Cavalier Eternal
Against Me! Lyrics
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We're both at fault, we're both to blame.
And it wasn't the other men cause there were other women.
This just isn't love, it's just the remorse of a loss, of a feeling.
Even if I stayed it just wouldn't be the same.
Double this drink up into the, tallest glass you got.
You know I ain't used to sleeping all, alone.
Gonna make it to the moon tonight on a 1 way kamikaze flight.
If I could get so high I'll leave behind my problems,
Take em out with the empty bottles.
Oh girl sorry but I'm leaving.
We're both at fault, we're both to blame.
And it wasn't the other men cause there were other women.
This just isn't love it's just the remore of a loss of a feeling
Even if I stayed it just wouldn't be the same.
Me & this guitar are going swinging blind into the unknown.
You know a song & a stage is all I never needed of a home.
Someday I, will call from a payphone in a truckstop on the road
You'll tell me how much better off you've been on your own
The lyrics in "Cavalier Eternal" by Against Me! speak of a breakup between two people who have come to the realization that their relationship has reached its end. The singer expresses his sorrow for leaving but acknowledges that both parties are at fault for its failure. He denies that the involvement of other individuals was the reason for the split, but rather, it was the loss of the feeling of love between them. The singer explains that even if he were to stay, it would not be the same.
The lyrics then shift to the singer's coping mechanism: drinking. He requests for his drink to be doubled in size, claiming that he is not used to sleeping alone. He continues to sing about the desire to fly to the moon on a one-way kamikaze mission. He talks about wanting to escape and forget his problems, yet knows that it's not possible.
The song ends with the singer confidently stating that he will continue down an unknown path with just his guitar. He believes that all he needs is his music to feel at home. He promises to call back someday from a payphone in a truck stop and anticipates that the response from the person whom he is singing to will be one that states how much better off she has been since their separation.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl I'm sorry but I'm leaving.
I regret to inform you that I am ending our relationship.
We're both at fault, we're both to blame.
Both of us have contributed to the failure of our relationship.
And it wasn't the other men cause there were other women.
The reason for our relationship falling apart was not solely due to other men as there were instances of other women involved too.
This just isn't love, it's just the remorse of a loss, of a feeling.
This is not love, but rather the regret of losing a feeling or emotional connection.
Even if I stayed it just wouldn't be the same.
Even if I chose to remain, our relationship would not be able to return to its previous state.
Double this drink up into the, tallest glass you got.
Please pour me a double of my drink of choice in the tallest glass available.
You know I ain't used to sleeping all, alone.
I am not accustomed to sleeping alone.
Gonna make it to the moon tonight on a 1 way kamikaze flight.
I am embarking on a journey with no intention of returning, like a kamikaze pilot flying a one-way mission to the moon.
If I could get so high I'll leave behind my problems,
If I could find a way to become intoxicated enough, I would be able to escape from my issues.
Take em out with the empty bottles.
I will attempt to forget my problems by consuming enough alcohol to finish all the bottles.
Me & this guitar are going swinging blind into the unknown.
I am taking my guitar and diving headfirst into the unknown future.
You know a song & a stage is all I never needed of a home.
All I have ever needed is a stage and a song to feel at home.
Someday I, will call from a payphone in a truckstop on the road
One day, I may make a call from a payphone at a random truck stop on the road.
You'll tell me how much better off you've been on your own
You will inform me how much better things have become for you since we went our separate ways.
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@andymigz7000
Girl, I'm sorry but I'm leaving
We're both at fault, we're both to blame
And it wasn't the other men, cause there were other women
This just isn't love, it's just the remorse of a loss of a feeling
Even if I stayed, it just wouldn't be the same
Double this drink up into the tallest glass you've got
You know that I ain't used to sleeping all alone
Gonna make it to the moon tonight on a one-way kamikaze flight
If I could get so high, I'd leave behind my problems
And take them out with the empty bottles
Oh girl, I'm sorry but I'm leaving
We're both at fault, we're both to blame
And it wasn't the other men, cause there were other women
This just isn't love, it's just the remorse of a loss of a feeling
Even if I stayed, it just wouldn't be the same
Me and this guitar are going swinging blind into the unknown
You know a song and a stage is all I ever needed of a home
Someday I will call from a pay phone in a truck stop on the road
And you'll tell me how much better off you've been on your own
So girl, I'm sorry but I'm leaving
We're both at fault, we're both to blame
And it wasn't the other men, cause there were other women
This just isn't love, it's just the remorse of a loss of a feeling
Even if I stayed, it just wouldn't be the same
@dustinlanier6165
I remember being backstage at an Against Me concert in Eugene, Oregon. This is 2007...red cups everywhere. We drank as many as we could before getting yelled at and being told to go away. We weren't supposed to be backstage haha. Amazing live. Crazy to be 31 now, listening to this. Still love it.
@robertklebe9236
Lies I'm 34, that was me at vans warped tour, in 2006, at the gorge in george,Washington. You're to young boy.
@ANO-.-NYM
Wow, I was 16 when I listened to this now I'm 23. Still just as good
@SpinozarMusic
Haha, me too, but now I am 32 :-D
@sicklillette
I love this song more than any fucked up relationship I've ever had.
@AndyNelson777
everybody gets older and develop their music tastes. i saw these guys like 3 weeks ago and they fucking rocked their old songs and it was totally the show i waited for for years. they will always be one of the greats
@delve_
A person realizing their relationship with someone else is only causing each pain and that it would be better to move on, envisioning a future in which they can both look back and agree that parting ways was the correct thing to do, is a more beautiful story than any romance in which the supposed lovers stay together against the odds, as that seldom happens in the real world without creating a hurtful, unhealthy relationship: a sort of tragedy.
It's the reason so many couples grow to despise their marriages after a few years, because they believe the failure is in ending a marriage and not in continuing a loveless marriage that harms all parties involved.
Marriage, romantic relationships, these should only last as long as love does. There's no shame in moving on, and any person who says otherwise is trying to control you.
Edit: typo and wording
@markallen7509
Summed up why I have always loved this song. Such beauty in having the maturity to part ways respectfully. Most things aren’t meant to last. Observer each other’s boundaries and boldly communicate your needs.
@1335AjH
This is where I'm at currently, my partners best friend sent me this song after a long talk about how I needed to end it. You're words really helped me so thank you.
@missmandy3663
Fucking facts.