I see it as a metaphor about the religious right wing in America. Bazan was once an evangelical christian, and the wolf is a biblical metaphor from Matthew 7:15, ""Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves". I see the wolves representing the politicization of christianity; those allowing the wolves in while complaining about, "taxes and the government". He still has an obvious affection for these people, hence the "I love you".
It always astounds me that David Bazan and Pedro the Lion aren't more popular... but then I turn on the radio and I know exactly why. Love you David (and sleepover shows haha)
@rixclipz "Working class free-market fundamentalists are wrong about the way the world works in the same way that the grizzly man was wrong about bears. Survival of the fittest indeed." (David Bazan)
There's an old saying "To keep the wolf from the door" which means to keep poverty away. I think this song is a metaphorical song, maybe even a story, about a person falling into poverty. Then I think of the "I love you" part as well. I think it may be like a person close to the victim saying it. And then it's very possible that he's creating a metaphor for his falling out with faith. Like his family directing this to him. I don't know, it's complicated. Hope I made sense.
Anyone have any idea what this song is about? It seems political, but the whole "I love you" bit throws me off. With that in mind I begin to think it's religious?
![Pedro The Lion 2000-10-17 Grog Shop, Cleveland, OH [FULL SET]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/7IDvFLvAVUo/mqdefault.jpg)
I see it as a metaphor about the religious right wing in America. Bazan was once an evangelical christian, and the wolf is a biblical metaphor from Matthew 7:15, ""Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves". I see the wolves representing the politicization of christianity; those allowing the wolves in while complaining about, "taxes and the government". He still has an obvious affection for these people, hence the "I love you".
The bass and guitar parts on this (and other david bazan songs) fit together so well.
It always astounds me that David Bazan and Pedro the Lion aren't more popular... but then I turn on the radio and I know exactly why. Love you David (and sleepover shows haha)
Cool tune!
Bazan is a master of his craft.
As a percussionist, I can honestly say that i am a proud supporter of that bucket player :)
Amazing job
Amazeballs
This video reminded me of that guy on the NYC subway who plays the bucket bongos
wow i actually drooled without noticing hah...
@rixclipz "Working class free-market fundamentalists are wrong about the way the world works in the same way that the grizzly man was wrong about bears. Survival of the fittest indeed." (David Bazan)
He has a Dan Smith(Listener) thing going while he sings.
indeed
Seth St. Clair dan smith has a David bazan thing going on while he sings
nice
@angelonearth21 You're* You god damn fool and I love you.
There's an old saying "To keep the wolf from the door" which means to keep poverty away. I think this song is a metaphorical song, maybe even a story, about a person falling into poverty. Then I think of the "I love you" part as well. I think it may be like a person close to the victim saying it. And then it's very possible that he's creating a metaphor for his falling out with faith. Like his family directing this to him. I don't know, it's complicated. Hope I made sense.
I love how he says slyly. Is that weird?
The raspy voice *makes* the song.
raspy voice but love it in the song
Anyone have any idea what this song is about?
It seems political, but the whole "I love you" bit throws me off.
With that in mind I begin to think it's religious?