chonestown wrote:stellation wrote:I'm not sure I could name my favourite Mountain Goats song, but this one would be right up there (but that list of "there" might be 20 songs). Whilst painting imagery that tells a different/unique story, Darnielle really delivers a song writer- this song speaks to me on the apprehension/fear/excitement/optimism of love and parenthood.
I just stumbled upon this version of it. I love it.
The best Mountain Goats song is "Best Ever Death Metal Band In Denton."
God, he's a monster with the pen.
Such a great song, love the build of youthful rebellion up to the hail satans to finish.
When you punish a person for dreaming his dream,
Don't expect him to thank or forgive you
Wonderful.
If you haven't read them and you're in to literature check out his novels, very well written and interesting.