Quarters in a Pocket
Iron & Wine Lyrics


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Like the setting sun
No one and anyone here look more
When you're sinking down

Find your favorite dream
That comes next to me
I'm softer than the ground
Time's been pretty and it feels like a circle
And you won't let me see
But I've come to find
Moments like quarters in a pocket
And all belongs to me

My favorite cloath
And all the pain we know
Comes from what's your favorite a circle

I'll get off your chest
And throw it underneath
See the river with the cold water

Time's been pretty and it feels like a circle
And you won't let me see
But I've come to find
Moments like quarters in a pocket
And all belongs to me

I vowed your sign
And you were in line
I promise you

Time's been pretty and it feels like a circle
And you won't let me see
But I've come to find




Moments like quarters in a pocket
Discovered accidentally

Overall Meaning

In the first stanza, Iron & Wine seems to be talking about sinking down and feeling low. The use of the setting sun symbolizes the end of something, perhaps a relationship or a chapter in their life. The next two lines suggest that they feel as though no one understands their struggle, even though everyone experiences it in some way. The lyrics "I'm softer than the ground" could mean that Iron & Wine is offering comfort and support to someone who is sinking down.


In the second stanza, they encourage the listener to find their favorite dream next to them. This could signify finding comfort or solace in the people around them. They then talk about how time seems to be a circle, repeating itself over and over again. Iron & Wine talks about finding moments like quarters in a pocket, which could mean finding moments that bring them joy and feel valuable.


In the final stanza, Iron & Wine talks about vowing someone's sign and standing in line, which could suggest marriage or commitment. They promise to be there for the person they're speaking to, and find comfort in moments that belong to them. The lyrics "discovered accidentally" could mean that these moments were unexpected and possibly even surprising.


Line by Line Meaning

Like the setting sun
Just like how the sun sets, something in the song is coming to an end


No one and anyone here look more
Nobody stands out and everyone merges into one


When you're sinking down
When you're feeling low and troubled


Find your favorite dream
Discover a dream that you hold dear to your heart


That comes next to me
One that's close to Iron & Wine's heart


I'm softer than the ground
Iron & Wine is willing to lend a listening ear and a comforting presence to anyone in need, like the softness of the ground


Time's been pretty and it feels like a circle
Time is cyclical and everything comes back around


And you won't let me see
Something is being hidden from Iron & Wine


But I've come to find
Iron & Wine has discovered something unexpectedly


Moments like quarters in a pocket
Small fleeting moments are like precious coins stored in one's pocket


And all belongs to me
Iron & Wine cherishes these moments and everything feels like it is his own


My favorite cloth
The favorite things that one holds onto


And all the pain we know
The hurt and struggles one experiences in life


Comes from what's your favorite a circle
These painful experiences are just part of the cycle


I'll get off your chest
Iron & Wine is willing to take on someone else's burdens


And throw it underneath
Iron & Wine will help someone else rid themselves of their troubles and let them go


See the river with the cold water
Just like the cold flowing water of a river, one must let go of their troubles if they are to move on


I vowed your sign
Iron & Wine made a promise and is staying true to it


And you were in line
Someone took up Iron & Wine's promise and is following through


I promise you
Iron & Wine is reaffirming his commitment to the promise made


Discovered accidentally
Iron & Wine found something important without even looking for it




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SAMUEL BEAM

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Comments from YouTube:

mcluke

Heard it recently during cold winter evening spent in the hotel restaurant in Poland. Reminde me of summer that is so desired here now. Not bad tune.

Daniel Avila

[Verse 1]
Like the setting sun, and more than anyone
You look warmer when you're sinkin' down
Find your favorite tree, and come sit next to me
I've a sheet that's softer than the ground

[Chorus]
This time spent with you feels like charcoal sketches for a painting
That you won't let me see
But I've come to find that comfort comes like quarters in a pocket
I thought were lost to me

[Verse 2]
All your favorite clothes, and all the pain we know
Came from those you favor for a time
Take it off your chest, and throw your loneliness
In a surly river, cold and wild

[Chorus]
This time spent with you feels like charcoal sketches for a painting
That you won't let me see
But I've come to find that comfort comes like quarters in a pocket
I thought were lost to me

[Verse 3]
Lie about your sign, and hang your worry line
On a missin' poster for a dog
Find a promise ring, and blind affinity
For a match the gypsy said was wrong

[Chorus]
This time spent with you feels like charcoal sketches for a painting
That you won't let me see
But I've come to find that comfort comes like quarters in a pocket
Discovered accidentally

Gauging Gadgets

This song is awesome!

Zad Rasera

This reminds me of a departed, but always be a beloved pet... lol

root8angel

Yes! Amazingness~

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