Like much of the album it is part of, this song focuses on themes of religion – using it as a metaphor to discuss love. This song is also a rumination on resisting the pull of insanity, as evidenced by the last few lines.
[Verse 1]
Holy, holy, holy
There is no other story
Holy, holy, holy
It is madness seeking mastery
[Verse 2]
Holy, holy, holy
Would you like to know me?
A tongue without a mouth to feed
And only seeking agony
[Chorus]
For the joys and secrets I have stored
Here I lie, awaiting our reward
Attention for the blessed, final count
The ties that hold your mind and lock me out
[Verse 3]
No patience can contain this
All human joy is precious
And I alone should know this
And everyone should notice
[Verse 4]
Holy, holy, holy
There is no other story
It is madness seeking mastery
We will be who we want to be
[Chorus]
For the joys and secrets I have stored
Here I lie, awaiting my reward
Attention for the blessed, final count
The ties that hold your mind will not give out
[Outro]
And oh, they will give out
And oh, they will give out
And oh, they will give out
And oh, they will give out
Holy Holy was written by Jenn Wasner.
Holy Holy was produced by Andy Stack & Jenn Wasner.