Spent on Rainy Days
Bright Eyes Lyrics
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'Cause they're the hardest to stay dry
Got no self control
I'm always beggin' into telephones
And then I
I bought a little from my brother's friend
Yeah, well just to get me by
I don't trust his cut
The effect's never as high as the markup
I think I'll print it in the personals
That I'm looking for a match
Someone to light me up
Someone to burn the proof of the things that I've done
Each day there's hours
skip like a stone
I just crawl in a bag
I'm gonna live my life like somebody's shadow
I know I'm lazy with the little things
I mean I never held a door
But I still loved you more
Then anyone; Since or before
You're always saying that I owe you one
Well lets consolidate this debt
Get on a payment plan
I'll pay compliments, you can still treat me bad
But, now this isn't getting easier
to leave you and this town behind
I'll do some travelin'
Once I'm gone tell all our friend you've got even
I felt like an object, been set aside
You know, I'm back on the shelve
Not locked in the drawer
I'm mint in the box
But you'd still sell me for cost
Pull out a parachute
A blanket on top of you
The window you're looking through
Pull out a parachute
Pull out a parachute
In Bright Eyes's song Spent on Rainy Days, the lyricist speaks to the hardships of addiction, particularly drug addiction. The opening lines express the wish that the singer had saved some of their drug supply for rainy days because those are the hardest to stay sober during. This sentiment is echoed later in the song when the singer describes skipping through days like a stone, crawling into a bag and living life like somebody's shadow. These lines all speak to the feeling of being numb and disconnected, particularly when it comes to dealing with the difficulties of day-to-day life.
The song also touches on the addictive nature of drug use, particularly the sense of wanting more once you have a taste. The singer describes buying some drugs from their brother's friend just to get through and how they don't trust the quality of the drugs. This feeling of wanting more is reinforced when the singer talks about how they're always begging others on the phone, searching for a way to get their fix. The lyrics "I think I'll print it in the personals / That I'm looking for a match / Someone to light me up / Someone to burn the proof of the things that I've done" are particularly evocative of this idea of wanting to erase one's past and start fresh with the help of drugs.
Overall, Spent on Rainy Days is a powerful song that speaks to the struggles of drug addiction and the desire to escape from oneself. The lyrics are poignant and evocative, and Bright Eyes's signature acoustic sound serves as a beautiful backdrop to the despair and longing that is woven throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish I saved it for rainy days
I wish I had saved my resources for hard times
'Cause they're the hardest to stay dry
Because when it's raining it's difficult to avoid getting wet
Got no self control
I lack self discipline
I'm always beggin' into telephones
I often ask for things from others via phone
And then I
Afterwards
I bought a little from my brother's friend
I purchased something from my sibling's acquaintance
Yeah, well just to get me by
Just enough to get through
I don't trust his cut
I don't trust the quality of what I bought
The effect's never as high as the markup
The results never justify the price
I think I'll print it in the personals
I'm considering advertising my needs
That I'm looking for a match
That I'm seeking someone who complements me
Someone to light me up
Someone who brings me joy
Someone to burn the proof of the things that I've done
Someone who helps me forget my past mistakes
Each day there's hours
Each day has many hours
skip like a stone
Which pass quickly
I just crawl in a bag
I retreat into myself
I'm gonna live my life like somebody's shadow
I'm planning to take a passive role in my own existence
I know I'm lazy with the little things
I'm aware that I'm irresponsible with minor tasks
I mean I never held a door
I've never been chivalrous
But I still loved you more
But I cherished you regardless
Then anyone; Since or before
More than anyone ever has
You're always saying that I owe you one
You frequently accuse me of being indebted to you
Well lets consolidate this debt
Let's reconcile this disagreement
Get on a payment plan
Create a payment arrangement
I'll pay compliments, you can still treat me bad
I'll be kind to you even if you mistreat me
But, now this isn't getting easier
However, it's not improving
to leave you and this town behind
To abandon you and this location
I'll do some travelin'
I'll go on some trips
Once I'm gone tell all our friend you've got even
After I depart, tell our friends that we're even
I felt like an object, been set aside
I felt like a castaway in our relationship
You know, I'm back on the shelve
You know, that's how I feel now
Not locked in the drawer
Not forgotten or ignored
I'm mint in the box
I'm in perfect condition
But you'd still sell me for cost
You'd still dispose of me for a cheap price
Pull out a parachute
Use a safety net
A blanket on top of you
A cover to keep you warm
The window you're looking through
The way you're viewing the world
Pull out a parachute
Use a safety net
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DANIEL, OBERST
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Anthony Martin
Just heard this for the first time two days ago. Speaks to me on so many levels. Literally raining the day I listened, starting to get dope sick. It's an amazing song, so glad my buddy showed it to me. Love you Moe.
Walker Goff
Who still listening in 2022? This song is raw. Conor is still one of the best lyricists to do it.
275percent
This has kind of the same sound as Cartoon Blues. I love it.
Darks Pace
absolutely wonderful
Bisera Vlahova
New Bright Eyes favorite!
Carrie
Bright Eyes + Britt Daniels on guitar and the “I’ll be anything.”
chris rhodes
rap is cool conner oberst is cool just listen to everything its more fun that way,
Space Cadet Wallyson
FAVORITE SONG POSSIBLY. MAYBE, Yeah it is.
SlowDown101
Still waiting for the Pete Doherty and Conor Oberst collaboration.
inverted crown
i'm always begging into telephones