Cousins
"Vampire Weekend" Lyrics
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They're gonna find it if you didn't close the door.
You and this model sit outside the side
In a house on a street they wouldn't park on at night.
Dad was a risk taker.
His was a shoe maker.
You greatest hits 2006, little list maker.
You were born with ten fingers and you're gonna use them all.
Interest in girls as I discovered myself
If your odd-life was greater
You'll be toastin' my health
If an interest in culture,
You should be lining the walls.
When your birth right is interest
You could just accrue it all.
Me and my cousins and you and your cousins
It's a line that is always running.
Me and my cousins, and you and your cousins,
I can feel it coming
You could turn your back on the bitter world
Me and my cousins and you and your cousins
It's a line that is always running.
Me and my cousins, and you and your cousins,
I can feel it coming
Me and my cousins and you and your cousins
It's a line that is always running.
Me and my cousins, and you and your cousins,
I can feel it coming
The lyrics of "Cousins" by Vampire Weekend seem to be disjointed and confusing, but a closer look reveals underlying themes of family, heritage, and cultural interests. The song starts with a surreal image of finding a sweater on the ocean floor, followed by a warning that it might be found if the door is not closed. The detail of the door suggests a sense of urgency and secrecy, and it is unclear how it connects to the rest of the song.
The next verse introduces a character named "you" who is sitting with a model outside a house on a sketchy street. The mysterious "you" is contrasted with the father, who is characterized as a risk taker and a shoe maker. The line about the greatest hits of 2006 and being a little list maker seems to refer to someone who is obsessed with music and making lists, possibly as a way of coping with life. The phrase "caught in the melody" suggests a state of being overwhelmed by music, but the context is ambiguous.
The following verse introduces the themes of culture and heritage, as well as a sense of generational conflict. The singer implies that the person they are addressing has missed out on an important aspect of culture, or they would be "toasting" the singer's health. The word "birthright" suggests a sense of entitlement, but it is unclear what exactly is being referred to. The repeated line about "me and my cousins and you and your cousins" ties the song together thematically, suggesting a sense of shared history and lineage. Overall, "Cousins" is a complex and layered song that rewards close attention and analysis.
Line by Line Meaning
You found a sweater on the ocean floor
You stumbled upon something unexpected and intriguing.
They're gonna find it if you didn't close the door.
If you don't take precautions, others will find and take what is yours.
You and this model sit outside the side
You and someone attractive are enjoying each other's company.
In a house on a street they wouldn't park on at night.
You are living in a questionable area.
Dad was a risk taker.
Your father was adventurous and daring.
His was a shoe maker.
Your father made shoes for a living.
You greatest hits 2006, little list maker.
You have a talent for organizing and categorizing things.
Caught in the melody, you wait in the car.
You are so caught up in music that you are willing to wait for it.
You were born with ten fingers and you're gonna use them all.
You were born with many skills and you intend to use all of them.
Interest in girls as I discovered myself
As you grew up, you became interested in the opposite sex.
If your odd-life was greater
If you had a more unusual life experience,
You'll be toastin' my health
You would be celebrating and admiring me.
If an interest in culture,
If you are fascinated by cultural topics,
You should be lining the walls.
You should have a lot of books and knowledge on the subject.
When your birth right is interest
When you are naturally curious about the world around you,
You could just accrue it all.
You could acquire all of the information and knowledge available.
Me and my cousins and you and your cousins
We and our extended family are intertwined.
It's a line that is always running.
This connection is always present.
I can feel it coming
I sense something important is about to happen.
You could turn your back on the bitter world
You could choose to ignore the harsh realities of life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, NOTHING BUT NETS MUSIC, FARO MUSIC
Written by: CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH BAIO, CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM TOMSON, EZRA KOENIG, ROSTAM BATMANGLIJ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse 1]
You found a sweater on the ocean floor
They're gonna find it if you didn't close the door
You and this smart one sit outside the side
In a house on a street they wouldn't park on the night
Dad was a risk taker
His was a shoe maker
You greatest hits 2006
Little list-maker
Heard codes in the melodies
You heeded the call
You were born with ten fingers and you're gonna use them all
[Verse 2]
Interesting colors
I discovered myself
If your art life is gritty you'll be toasting my health
If an interest in culture should be lining the walls
When your birth right is interest you could just accrue it all
[Chorus]
Me and my cousins
And you and your cousins
It's a line that's always running
Me and my cousins
And you and your cousins
I can feel it coming
[Bridge]
You can turn your back on the bitter world
You can turn your back on the bitter world
You can turn your back on the bitter world
You can turn your back on the bitter world
[Chorus]
Me and my cousins
And you and your cousins
It's a line that's always running
Me and my cousins
And you and your cousins
I can feel it coming
Me and my cousins
And you and your cousins
It's a line that's always running
Me and my cousins
And you and your cousins
I can feel it coming
@luisrios9555
You found a sweater on the ocean floor
They're gonna find it if you didn't close the door
You and the smart ones sit outside of their sight
In a house on a street they wouldn't park on at night
Dad was a risk taker, his was a shoe maker
You greatest hits 2006, little list maker
Heard codes in the melody, you heeded the call
You were born with ten fingers and you're gonna use them all
Interesting colors, I discovered myself
If your art life is gritty, you'll be toasting my health
If an interest in culture should be lining the wall
When your birthright is interest, you could just accrue it all
Me and my cousins, and you and your cousins
It's a line that is always running
Me and my cousins, and you and your cousins
I can feel it coming
You can turn your back on the bitter world
You can turn your back on the bitter world
You can turn your back on the bitter world
You can turn your back on the bitter world
Me and my cousins, and you and your cousins
It's a line that's always running
Me and my cousins, and you and your cousins
I can feel it coming
Me and my cousins, and you and your cousins
It's a line that's always running
Me and my cousins, and you and your cousins
I can feel it coming
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This guy hasn't changed one bit after 10 years he truly is a vampire
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A modern vampire of the city, perchance?
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