“Paterson & Leo” was first released on the Deluxe Re-release of Pinegrove’s 2016 album, Cardinal. The song was also included on the band’s 2018 project, Skylight.
The lead singer, Evan Hall, explained the meaning of the song in an interview with NPR:
[The song is about] love with a little bit...
[Verse]
Paterson and Leo
Are wandering out
And wandering around
In Brookdale at sundown
They're looking for
Well, they're still looking
Here's another place in our town
Here's a loophole, here's the steeple
Here's another under water
Here's our friendship, why I oughta
Why I love you enough to say it
Thank you, Paterson
Thank you, Leo
Thank you, Paterson
Thank you, Leo
Paterson & Leo was written by Evan Stephens Hall.
Paterson & Leo was produced by Sam Skinner & Evan Stephens Hall.
Pinegrove released Paterson & Leo on Fri Feb 12 2016.