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The New World: On "Virtute the Cat Explains Her Departure" by The Weakerthans

Virtute the Cat Explains Her Departure The Weakerthans (lyrics confirmed here, alternate discussion, lyrics and the song itself at songmeanings, The Weakerthans’ Myspace) It had something to do with the rain leaching loamy dirt And the way the back lane came alive half moon whispered “go” For a while I heard you missing steps in …

December 8, 2007 – 4:48 am | By ashok | Posted in music, weakerthans | Tagged , | Comments (1)

On "Sun in an Empty Room," by The Weakerthans

Sun in an Empty Room The Weakerthans (lyrics mainly from here; song available here) Now that the furniture’s returning to its goodwill home With dishes and last week’s papers, rumors and elections, crosswords, our unending war the black in our fingers smear their prints on every door pulled shut Now that the last month’s rent …

September 29, 2007 – 4:08 am | By ashok | Posted in music, weakerthans | Tagged | Comments (5)

The Real Break-Up Is The Internal Crack-Up: On The Weakerthans’ "Left and Leaving"

Lyrics: My city’s still breathing, but barely it’s true Through buildings gone missing like teeth. Sidewalks are watching me think about you, Sparkled with broken glass. I’m back with scars to show. Back with the streets I know will never take me anywhere but here. Those stains in the carpet, this drink in my hand, …

June 12, 2007 – 5:22 pm | By ashok | Posted in music, weakerthans | Tagged | Comments (0)