Discover the story of the song > The Funeral – Band of Horses

The song is about the protagonist's complicated relationship with an unnamed woman. He is trying to show her that she is wrong but it's hard to know her. The chorus talks about how he is ready for the funeral at every occasion, implying that their relationship is dead. The bridge mentions dead leaves on a lawn, which symbolizes the end of something. Overall, the song is about the protagonist's willingness to let go of a failing relationship.