r/coheed's Song of the Day #52: This Shattered Symphony

This song was the first favorite I had for the album. I love the second part of the verses so much, and the guitar in the background of the chorus is a super intense, high pitched neverender style guitar riff that just makes my ears go UHHhHhhHH. This is one of two songs I've not seen live from YOTBR, and wouldn't you know it, those two happen to be my favorites.

The Fiction- (song meanings) Chapter 15 of the book is also called "This Shattered Symphony". In this chapter, Dr. Hohenberger basically commits suicide by cop, attempting to assassinate Mayo Deftinwolf in the middle of a parade. However, I agree with the others that say this song is about what happens just before that, where Pearl returns home after her imprisonment.

The Real- I feel like this song has to do with Claudio feeling like the fans who complained about NWFT are douchey. Maybe we let them down, but they are so harsh with their shitty words about it. Etc.

The Part- I love the end, where the drums are clear, and someone yells "GIVE ME THE GUN". So cool. It could be in an ESPN Sportscenter montage or something.