Song Lyrics: Superchunk, "Package Thief"

wingchun100

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It has been a while since I posted one of these, but that's only because I wanted one where I had no idea as to what they might be getting at. On the surface, yes it seems to be just a story about some person who steals people's mail...but I always wonder, "What point were the musicians trying to get at?" So here...I look forward to reading some interpretations.

Running with both hands outstretched
Accepting the package
Only a son understands
He's in the basement

The kids around are scared
They keep their distance
Room after room stolen goods
It means nothing to her

I've been home
I've been out
Something's kept him from his route
The boxes never reach my house

All the kids around are scared
They keep their distance
She's got a deal no one removes it
It means nothing to her


I've been home
I've been out
Something's kept him off his route
The boxes never reach my house
 
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