okay, now i've been able to consider it's meaning and depth for me. first of, it strikes me as very tender, moreso than any other track on the album. next, it seems very different for animal collective even though they obviously have a huge history of different sounds from album to album.
next, it seems to have two unique stories than can be taken from the lyrics and the fantasy-like instrumentals. one is that a couple is optimistically talking with a young child, with cheery, mystical reverence for the kid's future, while sticking in advice about trying not to grow up too fast. another seems to me that they could be mourning and wishing they could still advise a lost loved one on respecting the boundaries of their age; not rushing life. Both of these have imagery of candles lying on a cake or lined up to represent the significance of each year. just my thoughts.
okay, now i've been able to consider it's meaning and depth for me. first of, it strikes me as very tender, moreso than any other track on the album. next, it seems very different for animal collective even though they obviously have a huge history of different sounds from album to album.
next, it seems to have two unique stories than can be taken from the lyrics and the fantasy-like instrumentals. one is that a couple is optimistically talking with a young child, with cheery, mystical reverence for the kid's future, while sticking in advice about trying not to grow up too fast. another seems to me that they could be mourning and wishing they could still advise a lost loved one on respecting the boundaries of their age; not rushing life. Both of these have imagery of candles lying on a cake or lined up to represent the significance of each year. just my thoughts.