Apprehension
Manchester Orchestra Lyrics


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Finding out that you had lost the little one inside you
Not a sound, but chalk that you had dropped on the floor
And I could tell that when you fell the future never planned on getting easier
God has never been afraid to fill our cups with more than they could hold
Til they all overflow and we drown once and for all

How could I misconceive I was owed something radically radiant
The doctor came through and asked if you'd like to give it name
How can you misconceive our ideals and growing our futures
Some impressive prize I find for placing all the blame
My apprehension got the best of me

Better now than when I found I used to have the gift of amusement
It's funny how without a doubt the family's far more calmer than me
And I will cause a lovers court and do you don't you keep on tapping
Sour-mouth, a coward clout, the dormant gospels nativity

My apprehension got the best of me
Walking dead my heart was moldering
Yeah it got the best of me
The best of me

Pushing it out I heard the healthiest move is to abandon all of my blemish
That's what the hospital staff and the pair of our parents will say
Here I am again directly back to the place where Adam ruined family
Running in a marathon of mental til God shows up again

My apprehension got me nowhere
Swimming in my own filth




Yeah got me nowhere
Nowhere

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Manchester Orchestra's song "Apprehension" describe a tragic event in the singer's life - the loss of a child. The first verse describes the moment when the singer finds out that his partner has suffered a miscarriage. The line "Not a sound, but chalk that you had dropped on the floor" emphasizes the sudden and silent nature of the loss. The singer recognizes that this event will make their future more difficult and that they will be tested beyond what they can handle. The line "God has never been afraid to fill our cups with more than they could hold / Til they all overflow and we drown once and for all" suggests that God often gives us more than we can handle, leading to feelings of overwhelming fear and anxiety.


The second verse reflects on the singer's own emotional state and the challenges of coping with the loss. The line "How could I misconceive I was owed something radically radiant" suggests that the singer had a sense of entitlement or unrealistic expectations for their life. The line "My apprehension got the best of me" highlights the singer's fear and anxiety, which leads to feelings of being stuck and unable to move on.


The chorus repeats the phrase "My apprehension got the best of me," highlighting the significant role that fear and anxiety play in the singer's life. The final verse describes the aftermath of the miscarriage, as the singer struggles to cope and feels like they are back in a place of ruin and despair. The line "Here I am again, directly back to the place where Adam ruined family" suggests a biblical allusion to the story of Adam and Eve and the fall of humanity.


Overall, the lyrics of "Apprehension" convey a sense of loss, grief, and deep emotional pain. The singer recognizes the challenges of life and struggles to cope with his fears and anxieties as he tries to make sense of the tragedy that has befallen him.


Line by Line Meaning

Finding out that you had lost the little one inside you
Discovering the loss of your unborn child


Not a sound, but chalk that you had dropped on the floor
The silence that followed realizing what had happened


And I could tell that when you fell the future never planned on getting easier
Realizing that things would be difficult for both of them


God has never been afraid to fill our cups with more than they could hold
Believing in God's tendency to give more than we can handle


Til they all overflow and we drown once and for all
Eventually feeling overwhelmed by God's plans


How could I misconceive I was owed something radically radiant
Questioning why they thought they deserved greatness in life


The doctor came through and asked if you'd like to give it name
The doctor offering to name the child


How can you misconceive our ideals and growing our futures
Feeling lost about their plans for the future


Some impressive prize I find for placing all the blame
Blaming themselves for their misfortune


My apprehension got the best of me
Admitting that their anxiety overwhelmed them


Better now than when I found I used to have the gift of amusement
Wishing for a return to a happier time in life


It's funny how without a doubt the family's far more calmer than me
Feeling alone in their anxiety while others remain calm


And I will cause a lovers court and do you don't you keep on tapping
Promising to fight for their love in light of their loss


Sour-mouth, a coward clout, the dormant gospels nativity
Describing harsh feelings of bitterness and cowardice


Pushing it out I heard the healthiest move is to abandon all of my blemish
Thinking about letting go of their emotional baggage


That's what the hospital staff and the pair of our parents will say
Expecting others to suggest moving on from the loss


Here I am again directly back to the place where Adam ruined family
Referencing the biblical story of Adam and Eve and their ruin of the world


Running in a marathon of mental til God shows up again
Waiting for a sign from God to make sense of life


My apprehension got me nowhere
Acknowledging that anxiety does not help in moving forward


Swimming in my own filth
Feeling stuck in negativity


Yeah got me nowhere
Continuing to feel stagnant in life


Nowhere
Feeling completely lost and directionless




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