Discover the story of the song > Peacock Skeleton With Crooked Feathers – The Blood Brothers

The song talks about difficult situations in life and questions the true nature of people and their actions. The protagonist wonders which version of themselves or which type of people are the "beasts" and which are the "priests". He questions situations where people he knows suffer, and others seem to take pleasure in their pain. He also questions loyalty and trust, wondering who to love and who to trust in tough times. Overall, the song encourages listeners to question what they see and to think critically about the world around them.