Montezuma
Montezuma

Fleet Foxes - Montezuma Lyrics

This piece is a profound reflection on the passage of time, mortality, and the transient nature of material wealth. The protagonist grapples with aging, comparing his current age to that of his parents when they had him, indicating a feeling of unfulfillment… Read more

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Montezuma Lyrics

So now I am older
Than my mother and father
When they had their daughter
Now what does that say about me?
Oh, how could I dream of
Such a selfless and true love
Could I wash my hands of
Just looking out for me

Oh man, what I used to be
Oh man, oh my, oh me
Oh man, what I used to be
Oh man, oh my, oh me

In dearth or in excess
Both the slave and the empress
Will return to the dirt, I guess
Naked as when they came
I wonder if I'll see
Any faces above me
Or just cracks in the ceiling
Nobody else to blame

Oh man, what I used to be
Oh man, oh my, oh me
Oh man, what I used to be
Oh man, oh my, oh me

Gold teeth and gold jewelry
Every piece of your dowry
Throw them into the tomb with me
Bury them with my name
Unless I have someday
Ran my wandering mind away

Oh man, what I used to be
Montezuma to Tripoli
Oh man, oh my, oh me

Writer(s): Robin Noel Pecknold
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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What is the Meaning of Montezuma?

This piece is a profound reflection on the passage of time, mortality, and the transient nature of material wealth. The protagonist grapples with aging, comparing his current age to that of his parents when they had him, indicating a feeling of unfulfillment or lack of achievement. The lyrics also highlight the inevitable fate that awaits all—rich or poor—in death. The mention of "Montezuma to Tripoli" symbolizes a vast journey or life's experiences, suggesting regret over past actions. Ultimately, this song is a contemplation on life's impermanence and the pursuit of true meaning beyond superficiality. #Mortality #Impermanence

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