Discover the story of the song > Hours Were The Birds – Adrianne Lenker

The protagonist is reflecting on her life and the changes she wants to make. She compares herself to metal cars driving on tar and describes herself as weatherproof. She mentions how she has fooled her past lovers into drinking up her pain. Despite the storms in her life, she feels comfortable and warm. She lists different places she loves, including Minnesota, Michigan, Colorado, and the moon, and says that she feels like a traveler with no permanent home. She then mentions going back to the frozen lake and wanting to show her partner where she used to spend her time before work and wine. She describes life as easy come and easy go, and mentions that she can't seem to find a grip on this place. However, she concludes by expressing her joy in having her partner and finding happiness in the present moment.