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This a reference to William Henry Hudson’s romance novel, Green Mansions in which young, wealthy Venezuelan (Abel) escapes into the forest and falls in love (Rima).

The novel has been adapted for screen a few times.

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This is the second reference to golden sheets on the album and two of the larger themes on the album (sleep/restlessness and youth) are also at play.

Sometimes, sleep is hard to find–“I can’t fall asleep in your arms” from Casanova–but with old age (“your golden days”) it’s easier to come by. This is hinted at on the single, Sonsick:

Maybe find a place where we could rest
When we’re old enough
We can never go from all the rest
We can live it up

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Those eyes may reference Daedalus (who the song’s titled after). From Greek Mythology, Daedalus is the father of Icarus, he crafts Icarus' wings and instructs him not to fly too close sun.

I’m seeing parallels between letting your son fly on wings you crafted yourself and having the strength to let go of a relationship.

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Did you cop your Sleigh Bells jersey?

This could reference Jim Carrey’s obsessive thriller The Number 23, I’m pretty sure Carrey repeats the words twenty three but I’ve never seen the movie. I’ve been meaning to Netflix it

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This is a reference to “Rhythm Nation” by Janet Jackson. Derek and Alexis confess to being big Janet Jackson fans.

I really like the second verse, because when [Alexis] sings “Never trust a tiger that can’t be tamed” It’s got like that Rhythm Nation reference. I think we were both really into Jimmy James and Terry Lewis fans. We’re both huge Janet Jackson fans. I think you killed it, you have a lot of attitude. The guitar sound blows.

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Sick burn, Sleigh Bells.

You’re not gonna shoot that thing. None of them of have the guts to rise it spray

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This likely plays into the “cats always land on their feet” idiom.

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Life can sadly predictable, repetitive, and unsatisfying as a Hollywood sequel. Though, by the same logic it can also be as awesome as The Dark Knight and Back to the Future II.

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Listen to the synths on this hook and try not think of [Mortal Kombat]. I dare you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAwWPadFsOA

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Sleigh Bells has added a drummer to their line up. Hear the kick of the drum.

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