Monday, September 26, 2011

The Avett Brothers- "Shame"

  • The subject of this song is a failed relationship. The tone with which the speaker approaches the subject is regretful.
  • The use of "sink" shows regret because the speaker suggests that he slipped into poor behavior in a manner that was weak and helpless. The choice of "fall" shows the inability to the speaker to repair the relationship; in essence, the futility of his current attempts to undo his past misdeeds. The use of "float" indicates ambiguity and a lack of direction which plagues the speaker.

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