Cousins
Vampire Weekend/Musicfire.in Lyrics

You found a sweater on the ocean floor
You stumbled upon something unexpected and lost in a place where it doesn't belong.

They're gonna find it if you didn't close the door.
If you don't hide your tracks, your discovery won't be a secret for very long.

You and this model sit outside the side
You are sitting outside of the mainstream and popular culture, observing from a different perspective.

In a house on a street they wouldn't park on at night.
You are living in a neighborhood that is not known for being safe or desirable, but you find value in its uniqueness.

Dad was a risk taker.
Your father was not afraid to take chances and embrace uncertainty.

His was a shoe maker.
He pursued a traditional or practical trade for a living.

You greatest hits 2006, little list maker.
You have strong opinions and preferences, and you enjoy organizing and categorizing things.

Caught in the melody, you wait in the car.
You are captivated by music and its ability to make you feel something, even if you are just waiting alone in a car.

You were born with ten fingers and you're gonna use them all.
You have potential and talent, and you intend to make the most of what you've been given.

Interest in girls as I discovered myself
You became aware of your sexuality and attraction to girls as you explored your own identity.

If your odd-life was greater
If your unique experiences and perspective were better understood and appreciated by others.

You'll be toastin' my health
You would celebrate and honor me for being different and not conforming to societal norms.

If an interest in culture,
If you have a curiosity and appreciation for different art forms and ways of life.

You should be lining the walls.
You should be surrounding yourself with cultural artifacts and creating your own distinct style and persona.

When your birth right is interest
When your natural inclination and inheritance is to be interested in things and to question the status quo.

You could just accrue it all.
You have the potential to accumulate a wealth of knowledge and experiences simply by pursuing your interests.

Me and my cousins and you and your cousins
We are bound together by our family ties and shared heritage.

It's a line that is always running.
Our connection and history is always present, always moving forward.

I can feel it coming
I sense that there are more memories and experiences to be shared and created together.

You could turn your back on the bitter world
You have a choice to reject the negativity and cynicism that can drag you down in life.