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You look so defeated lying there in your new twin size bed
With a single pillow underneath your single head
I guess you decided that that old queen holds more space than you would need
Now it's in the alley behind your apartment with a sign that says it's free
And I hope you have more luck with this than me
You used to think that someone would come along
And lay beside you in a space that they belong
But the other side of the mattress and box springs stayed like new
What's the point of holding onto what never gets used?
Other than a sick desire for self-abuse
And I try not to worry, but you've got me terrified
It's like your some kind of hurry to say goodbye, say goodbye, say goodbye
You look so defeated lying there in your new twin size bed
You look so defeated lying there in your new twin size bed
With a single pillow underneath your single head
I guess you decided that that old queen holds more space than you would need
Now it's in the alley behind your apartment with a sign that says it's free
And I hope you have more luck with this than me
You used to think that someone would come along
And lay beside you in a space that they belong
But the other side of the mattress and box springs stayed like new
What's the point of holding onto what never gets used?
Other than a sick desire for self-abuse
And I try not to worry, but you've got me terrified
It's like your some kind of hurry to say goodbye, say goodbye, say goodbye
You look so defeated lying there in your new twin size bed
You look so defeated lying there in your new twin size bed
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Also Gibbard sings: But I hope you have more luck with this than me!
That means that he had a broken reationship some time ago too and he was not able to forget it and to let his Girl go!
Also Gibbard sings: But I hope you have more luck with this than me!
That means that he had a broken reationship some time ago too and he was not able to forget it and to let his Girl go!
Our character has begun to see the flaws in his relationship with Cath, and is desperate to save it. He showers her in gifts, such as a queen size mattress, but she denies them all. She gives the mattress away, feeling like the gift is just too much. The gestures she gives begin to depress out character again, and he slowly begins to see that their marriage was not out of love, but out of loneliness and heartbreak.
See the next song everyone!
This is about someone who has never known love. Ever. And has given up, after years of trying.
It is told from the point of view of one of their friends.
"You used to think that someone would come along
And lay beside you in a space that they belong"
This was the clue that this person has NEVER known love. They used to think that there was someone out there for them, but they gave up.
"What's the point of holding on to what never gets used?
Other than a sick desire for self-abuse."
Oh god, this is me, so completely. Self-abuse is so incredibly easy when you get rejected every time you try. I have been rejected way, way too many times to keep track of (30+), and I'm only 16. Once you lose count, it is so easy to blame yourself, for EVERY LITTLE THING.
My friends tried to help me, but its just so obvious that I hate myself, and how lonely I am.
"And I try not to worry, but you've got me terrified
It's like your some kind of hurry
To say goodbye, say goodbye, say goodbye"
This is really, really chilling. As this is from the point of view of a friend, the subject of this song is terrified because their lonely friend is "In a hurry to say goodbye," in other words, they are worried their friend is considering killing themselves.
Speaking from experience, they're right to worry. I spent so many days, so many nights contemplating, and many times a friend kept me from killing myself.
Moral of the story is: Girls, give that lonely, sad boy a chance. Chances are he's just lonely and sad because all the other girls said no, and otherwise you get walking, talking trainwrecks like me.
It's like your some kind of hurry
To say goodbye, say goodbye, say goodbye
(afraid this decision represents something else, a cry for help of suicide or something- saying goodbye to their dreams)"
I'm so glad you said that, vocopinion! I was looking through the comments on this song just to see if anyone else would think of that. Those lines make me think that he's worried about her committing suicide, because she's displaying one of the warning signs of suicide, which is giving away your possessions. And she's not only letting go of something material, but she's letting go of her dreams, too, which is even harder to do.
With a single pillow underneath your single head
(single meaning one pillow and a lonely person)
I guess you decided that that old queen was more space than you would need
(giving up on looking, waiting for love)
Now it's in the alley behind your apartment with a sign that says it's free
(not just giving up, but giving away completely their hope. Not wanting to deal with it another minute, trying to sell it.)
And I hope you have more luck with this than me
(hopes they'll be alright, after admitting defeat. Getting stronger instead of falling lower.)
You used to think that someone would come along
And lay beside you in a space that they belong
But the other side of the mattress and box springs stayed like new
What's the point of holding on to what never gets used?
(Never had anyone to be there for them, so the hope dribbled away.)
Other than a sick desire for self-abuse
(A constant reminder of what they'll never have)
And I try not to worry, but you've got me terrified
It's like your some kind of hurry
To say goodbye, say goodbye, say goodbye
(afraid this decision represents something else, a cry for help of suicide or something- saying goodbye to their dreams)
You look so defeated lying there in your new twin size bed
You look so defeated lying there in your new twin size bed
(they've surrendered.)