Wild Geese
Flowers From the Man Who Shot Your Cousin Lyrics
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And proceeded to take my life apart
Till all the pieces scattered
And I couldn't put them back
Together
Isn't that what we should be ?
Instead of sister and brother
Friends not lovers
Anymore
Isn't that what we were before ?
I squandered my cash to pay the rent
And hardly ever left my home
And the thought of us together
Started crawling through my bones
Like a River
I know you're still thinking of me
We are like wild geese in Summer
The cold harsh Winter's
Melting snow
Hides the muddy grass no more
No matter how many mile away you are
You are my best family so far
No matter how many mile away you are
You are my best family so far
In "Wild Geese," Flowers From the Man Who Shot Your Cousin explores themes of isolation, reflection, and the shifting nature of relationships. The opening lines suggest a sense of disconnect or displacement, as the singer has left their friends on another continent and now feels adrift in life. They have taken their life apart, but are unable to put it back together. This existential crisis leads them to question whether the ideal human relationship is one of friendship rather than romance or familial ties.
The song continues with the singer reflecting on their own isolation, as they spend all their money on rent and rarely leave their home. The thought of a past relationship begins to resurface, and the imagery of geese in summer and winter suggests the sense of change and unpredictability in life. The chorus emphasizes the importance of family, even if they are miles away.
Overall, "Wild Geese" explores the complexities of relationships and the search for belonging, as well as the sometimes difficult process of self-discovery and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
I left my friends on another continent
I moved away from my friends who were on a different continent
And proceeded to take my life apart
I made the decision to dismantle my life and start anew
Till all the pieces scattered
As I dismantled my life, everything fell apart and became chaotic
And I couldn't put them back
I struggled to put my life back together
Together
As a whole, complete entity
Isn't that what we should be ?
Aren't we meant to be complete and unified, rather than separated
Instead of sister and brother
Rather than only being family, we should also be friends
Friends not lovers
Our relationship should be platonic, not romantic
Anymore
As it may have been in the past, but not currently
Isn't that what we were before ?
Weren't we friends before we became romantic partners
I squandered my cash to pay the rent
I wasted my money on rent payments
And hardly ever left my home
I rarely ventured outside of my home
And the thought of us together
The idea of us being a couple
Started crawling through my bones
I couldn't stop thinking about being with you
Like a River
As constantly flowing and persistent
I know you're still thinking of me
I'm aware that you still have me on your mind
We are like wild geese in Summer
Our love is free and unbound, like wild geese during the warmer months
The cold harsh Winter's
The difficult and unforgiving winter season
Melting snow
As the snow begins to thaw
Hides the muddy grass no more
The snow is melting and revealing the muddy ground beneath it
No matter how many mile away you are
Regardless of how many miles separate us
You are my best family so far
Out of all of my family members, you are my closest and most cherished
No matter how many mile away you are
Regardless of how many miles separate us
You are my best family so far
Out of all of my family members, you are my closest and most cherished
Contributed by Riley K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@isireicht2480
Capo:2
flowers from the man who shot your cousin
Key: F#m
F#m E
Don’t come to me with forever’s
Bm A6
I love you more with each new day
A E
But there’s nothing everlasting
D F#m
And dead blows promises away
F#m E
Don’t tell me I don’t have no secrets
Bm A6
There’s still a place I wanna be
A E
There’s still a path I haven’t wandered
D F#m
But I’m afraid of where it leads
E F#m D A E
Let me hold your hands, your arms, your sides, the small of your back
F#m D A E
Your shoulders and your wrists, your thighs, your ankles, and I'll
F#m
find my way inside
F#m E
You say I don’t deserve emotions
Bm A6
My devotion isn’t true
A E
You say I got to find my place
D F#m
Well, my place is inside of you
F#m E
So don’t be hasty in your judgement
Bm A6
Don’t pull the bag over my head
A E
For there are many here who hunger
D F#m
And there are many who despair
E F#m D A E
Lay down your arms, your hair, your gown, the scroll of your spine
E F#m D A E
Hand me your head, your waist, your breath, your nipples, and I'll
F#m
find my way inside
https://www.gitaartabs.nl/song/chords/flowers-from-the-man-who-shot-your-cousin/lay-down-your-arms
@ottoque1
12 years later I am here again
@patthewat
i honestly listen to this song on repeat because i love it so much
@mMansonsgreyDaisy
It's been long since I've listened to this, still sends shivers down my spine. Beautiful song <3
@SanxBile
Havent heard this in years.. Feels like I'm lucky I still remember it. Fucking time man..
@pmnijmeijer
Same here. But it also makes me wonder what gems i did forget.
@danig120
I forgot about this song, but then i remembered. and i'm very glad. butterflies all up in my belly
@gzrkhn
I wish all songs could be as meaningful as this song.
@CursInTheWeeds
I'm just...speechless.. This is a beautiful song
@isireicht2480
Beautiful beautiful Song
love it so much
Sadly fitting nowadays
@godspeedyou1996
I can't understand people who don't like this. Such beautyful song.