Left & Leaving
Weakerthans, The · Left And Leaving
through buildings gone missing like teeth.
The sidewalks are watching me think about you,
sparkled with broken glass.
I'm back with scars to show.
Back with the streets I know.
They never take me anywhere but here.
The stain in the carpet, this drink in my hand,
thee strangers whose faces I know.
We meet here for our dress-rehearsal to say
"I wanted it this way"
wait for the year to drown.
Spring forward, fall back down.
I'm trying not to wonder where you are.
All this time...lingers, undefined.
Someone choose who's left and who's leaving.
Memory will rust and erode into lists of all that you gave me:
a blanket, some matches, this pain in my chest,
the bestparts of lonely,
duct-tape and soldered wires, new words for old desires,
and every birthday card I threw away.
I wait in 4/4 time.
Count yellow highway lines...
that you're relying on to lead you home
that you're relying on to lead you home
that you're relying on to lead you home...
Left & Leaving
Weakerthans' 'Left & Leaving' stands as a defining track from their 2008 album of the same name, capturing the band's evolution into a more polished and expansive sound. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of post-punk energy and melodic accessibility, featuring layered vocals and intricate guitar work that characterize their discography during this era. Released alongside tracks like 'Watermark' and 'Exiles Among You', it reflects the band's ability to balance raw intensity with atmospheric depth, solidifying their reputation as a key force in the modern indie rock landscape. The recording showcases their commitment to dynamic songwriting, where emotional resonance is delivered through complex arrangements rather than simple structures.