“Stumbing West” appears to be about two lovers that are dedicated to loving each other despite having deep flaws.
The song heavily references the biblical story of Adam and Eve. They lived in the Garden of Eden, which was located “in the east” (Genesis 2:8). After they rebelled against God, they we...
[Verse 1]
I was born to love you
I was born to love you
Palm to palm, breast to breast
Arm in arm, we're stumbling west
[Verse 2]
We skinned our hands
When we fell
We washed them in the deep well
We lift our song
We're bruised but blessed
Arm in arm, we're stumbling west
[Chorus]
And I was born to love you
I was born to love you
[Verse 3]
We dance beneath the moonrise
While stars are born in your eyes
Our rags are torn
Our hearts possessed
Arm in arm, we're stumbling west
[Verse 4]
And I was born to love you
I was born to love you
Palm to palm, breast to breast
Arm in arm, we're stumbling west
Stumbling West was written by Dustin Kensrue & Teppei Teranishi & Eddie Breckenridge & Riley Breckenridge.
Stumbling West was produced by Thrice & Eric Palmquist.
Thrice released Stumbling West on Sat Apr 13 2019.