Band members:
Tim Kasher – lead vocals, guitars, organ
Matt Maginn – bass, backing vocals
Clint Schnase – drums, percussion
Ted Stevens – guitars, backing vocals
Patrick Newbery – miscellaneous instruments
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Icebreakers
Cursive Lyrics
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It's the long way home
But we've got a long time to kill
Before our guts are gutted
Of bad blood they've spilled
I left on the light
Directions won't make sense to unsensing eyes
I'm so fucking blind
Aren't I?
Or so it seems
But we just can't see anything
Past our sight
Or frames of mind
Our senses are snow blind
They've left us cold and crippled
Unwilling to reveal our bludgeoned egos
Turn off the light
This conversation's over
The verdict has arrived
There's no communication
When we're too deaf to hear opposing sides
These eyes have no sight past my mind
These senses are so blind
They've left me cruelly crippled
Encased within the ego
Frozen ego
Keep driving
Past the light
Keep driving
Out of mind
Out of sight
The song "Icebreakers" by Cursive talks about a communication breakdown between people that is so severe that even when we hear something, we are not really listening. The opening lyrics, "A right at the light, it's the long way home," suggests a physical journey or a turning point in a relationship. The line "But we’ve got a long time to kill before our guts are gutted of bad blood they’ve spilled" implies that the journey is not going to be easy, and there's going to be some bad history between the two people.
The singer seems to be struggling to communicate and understand the other party as they have "Insensitive eyes" and "are snow-blind" because of their past experiences. At the same time, they seem painfully aware of their inability to see things from a different perspective or have an open mind. The line, "There’s no communication when we’re too deaf to hear opposing sides" indicates that the lack of willingness from both parties to listen and understand is the root cause of the problem.
The song ends with the lines, "Keep driving, past the light. Keep driving, out of mind. Out of sight" suggesting that perhaps it's best for both parties to move on and not dwell on the past. The song captures the frustration and helplessness of a relationship where the communication has broken down.
Line by Line Meaning
A right at the light
We are taking a right turn at the traffic signal.
It's the long way home
The path we took is longer than the usual one to home.
But we've got a long time to kill
We have much more time than needed to reach our destination.
Before our guts are gutted
Before we spill out our negative feelings and emotions.
Of bad blood they've spilled
All the negative and resentment feelings that got accumulated over time.
I left on the light
Left the room with the switch off
Directions won't make sense to unsensing eyes
People who lack sensory perception won't understand the path we took.
I've such insensitive eyes
I lack empathy and sensitivity towards others.
I'm so fucking blind
I am unable to see things or situations clearly.
Aren't I?
Don't you think I am?
Or so it seems
It appears to be so, but it's not reality.
But we just can't see anything
We are blinded by our own emotions and ego.
Past our sight
Beyond what we see with our eyes.
Or frames of mind
Our preconceived notions that limit our thinking patterns.
Our senses are snow blind
Our senses have become dull and unresponsive.
They've left us cold and crippled
We feel emotionally and mentally drained and paralyzed.
Unwilling to reveal our bludgeoned egos
We are not ready to confront and accept our hurt egos.
Turn off the light
Stop trying to make things better.
This conversation's over
We are done with talking.
The verdict has arrived
The judgment of our actions is out.
There's no communication
We don't listen to each other.
When we're too deaf to hear opposing sides
We are unable to understand the other person's point of view.
These eyes have no sight past my mind
I am blinded by my own preconceived notions.
Encased within the ego
My ego has taken over me completely.
Frozen ego
My ego is not ready to change or flow with the situation.
Keep driving
Keep moving ahead.
Past the light
Don't stop at the traffic light.
Out of mind
Let go of negative thoughts and emotions.
Out of sight
Let go of everything that is hindering your growth.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Clint Frederick Schnase, Matthew Ryan Maginn, Steve Mark Pedersen, Ted James Stevens, Tim Kasher
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