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Robin Pecknold writes in a style rich with imagery and symbolism. Much of his work might better be described as representation of feelings and emotion rather than any one particular subject. However, this is one rather clear exception. The narrator is expressing his feelings – either midlife or late...
[Verse 1]
So now I am older
Than my mother and father
When they had their daughter
Now what does that say about me?
Oh, how could I dream of
Such a selfless and true love
Could I wash my hands of
Just looking out for me
[Chorus]
Oh man, what I used to be
Oh man, oh my, oh me
Oh man, what I used to be
Oh man, oh my, oh me
[Verse 2]
In dearth or in excess
Both the slave and the empress
Will return to the dirt, I guess
Naked as when they came
I wonder if I'll see
Any faces above me
Or just cracks in the ceiling
Nobody else to blame
[Chorus]
Oh man, what I used to be
Oh man, oh my, oh me
Oh man, what I used to be
Oh man, oh my, oh me
[Verse 3]
Gold teeth and gold jewelry
Every piece of your dowry
Throw them into the tomb with me
Bury them with my name
Unless I have someday
Ran my wandering mind away
[Chorus]
Oh man, what I used to be
Montezuma to Tripoli
Oh man, oh my, oh me
Montezuma was written by Robin Pecknold.
Montezuma was produced by Phil Ek & Fleet Foxes.
Fleet Foxes released Montezuma on Mon May 02 2011.