Emily Lyn Brodsky, known as Emilyn Brodsky, is a musician from the New York… Read Full Bio ↴Emily Lyn Brodsky, known as Emilyn Brodsky, is a musician from the New York City area. She was a member of The Best Thing Ever before beginning to work solo. After opening for the Magnetic Fields, she has been performing her own work, singing and accompanying herself on the ukelele. Brodsky is associated with such bands as Sticks and Stones, Mischief Brew and the World/Inferno Friendship Society and contributed to The Hold Steady's 2008 album, Stay Positive. She has recently released her first real cd, Emilyn Brodsky's Greatest Tits.

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Emilyn Brodsky Lyrics

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this is 5 years and four thousand orgasms later
we've killed all the goths and we've killed all of the skaters

we've run around naked and run around cloaked
and I've broken my own heart
and broken your nose

this is our weapon made up of small gestures

and sweating love letters, gun powder and hope
this is our weapon and we will perfect it
we will perfect it and let the thing blow

there is no way to feel or fall or fade away
without losing days and days and days

until the days turn into years
and until all of the simple fears
turn into complexes and conversations
about lesbians, separate spaces

how long have we been yelling?
and what is this that you're trying to sell me?

I miss beds with girls whose little head are filled with
hopes of having a stronger constitution
and dreams about a revolution

this is our weapon made up of small gestures
and sweating love letters, gun powder and hope

this is our weapon and we will perfect it
we will perfect it and let the thing blow

Overall Meaning

The first two lines of the lyrics suggest that time has passed and some things have been achieved. However, the specifics of those things are unknown. The following lines suggest the ups and downs of a relationship, where they have been intimate and have hurt each other emotionally and physically. The next few lines lead to the chorus, where the weapon is described as small gestures, love letters, gun powder, and hope. This weapon seems to be their love for each other, and they plan to perfect it and let it blow. The meaning behind the weapon is unclear, but it seems that the two will stand together and fight for their love.

The second verse suggests that to feel alive and passionate, there needs to be some struggle and pain. The lyrics describe how simple fears can turn into more complex problems and conversations. The lines "how long have we been yelling?" and "what is this that you're trying to sell me?" indicate that there may be an argument or disagreement between the two. The last few lines lead to the final chorus, which emphasizes their weapon and the hope they have in their love.

Overall, the lyrics are cryptic and open to interpretation. It seems that the song is about a relationship that has gone through some rough patches but the two are still fighting for each other.

Line by Line Meaning

this is 5 years and four thousand orgasms later
After half a decade and thousands of intimate moments, we have experienced a lot together.

we've killed all the goths and we've killed all of the skaters
We have moved past our teenage angst and outgrown the cliques we once identified with.

we've run around naked and run around cloaked
We've experimented with pushing boundaries and expressing ourselves in different ways.

and I've broken my own heart and broken your nose
We have both been hurt, but it's a sign of how real our connection is that we can still be together.

this is our weapon made up of small gestures
Our love isn't grand gestures, but rather lots of little things that add up over time.

and sweating love letters, gun powder and hope
We are fueled by our passion for each other, and willing to do whatever it takes to fight for our love.

there is no way to feel or fall or fade away without losing days and days and days
Committing to a relationship means sacrificing things like personal freedom and independence, but it's worth it in the end.

until the days turn into years
Time flies when you're in love, making it hard to believe how long we've been together.

and until all of the simple fears turn into complexes and conversations about lesbians, separate spaces
As we grow as a couple, we confront more complex issues like societal norms and inequalities.

how long have we been yelling?
We may have disagreements, but our connection is strong enough to weather those conflicts.

and what is this that you're trying to sell me?
We may not always understand each other, but we trust in our love enough to keep going.

I miss beds with girls whose little head are filled with hopes of having a stronger constitution
I have grown as a person and left behind past relationships that were based on immaturity and unrealistic expectations.

and dreams about a revolution
I am now focused on more important social and political issues, and want to make a difference in the world.

this is our weapon and we will perfect it
Our love is a powerful force, and we are committed to making it stronger every day.

we will perfect it and let the thing blow
We will continue to work on our relationship until it reaches its full potential and is ready to take on any challenge that comes our way.

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