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Styrofoam Plates Lyrics
Artist(Band):Death Cab For Cutie
There's a saltwater film on the jar of your ashes; I threw them to the sea,
but a gust blew them backwards and the sting in my eyes
that you then inflicted was par for the course just as when you were living.
It's no stretch to say you were not quite a father
but the donor of seeds to a poor, single mother that would raise us alone.
We never saw the money that went down your throat
through the hole in your belly.
Thirteen years old in the suburbs of Denver,
standing in line for Thanksgiving dinner at the Catholic church.
The servers wore crosses to shield from the sufferance plaguing the others.
Styrofoam plates, cafeteria tables,
charity reeks of cheap wine and pity and I'm thinking of you,
I do every year when we count all our blessings
and wonder what we're doing here.
You're a disgrace to the concept of family.
The priest won't divulge that fact in his homily
and I'll stand up and scream if the mourning remain quiet,
you can deck out a lie in a suit.
But I won't buy it.
I won't join the procession that's speaking their piece,
using five dollar words while praising his integrity.
Just 'cause he's gone, it doesn't change that fact:
he was bastard in life, thus a bastard in death yeah.
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Review about Styrofoam Plates
Beautifully written | Reviewer: Anonymous | 10/8/2008I think this is one of my favorite DCFC songs because of the raw and honest emotion that Ben displays as he scream, "Just 'cause he's gone, it doesn't change the fact he was a bastard in life thus a bastard in death!". It is really well written. I can clearly see the picture he paints and feel what he felt as a child who feels abandoned by his father.
yup | Reviewer: chris | 9/7/2008
this is one of the most beautiful songs ben gibbard has ever written. In my opinion, he is one of the most underrated musicians and lyracists of our time. This is by far my favorite DCFC song coming from by far their best album (the photo album).
Styrofoam Plates | Reviewer: Beth | 8/12/2008
although this is not my favourite DCFC song, it is one of them. the lyrics are outstanding, in which they tell a story without shouting it. the melody is brilliant, and words they use such as "belly" add a twist of immaturity to the song, possibly showing that he was a child.
Wow | Reviewer: Sam | 4/12/2008
I've had this song floating around my iPod for a while, but never took the time to listen closely to the lyrics. Once I did I was shocked: How could I possibly overlook lyrics this amazing? There's definitely a lot of people who go through the same emotions with estranged parents, and it makes you really thankful to have a good family. Although I disagree with the comment below (the lyrics are fairly obvious) this doesn't take away at all from the fact that this is an amazing work from an amazing band. Can't wait for the new album!
-applause- | Reviewer: Sophie | 6/25/2007
This really is a meaningful, good song. The lyrics tell a story without being completely obvious, and it's just... really beautiful.
Styrofoam Plates | Reviewer: Herbert | 6/12/2005
This, by far, is my favorite Death Cab song.
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