"Feathers"

"Feathers" is a song by the American rock band Coheed and Cambria. It is the fourth song and second single on their 2007 album Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV - Volume Two: No World For Tomorrow.

Lyrics
[Verse 1] History's made its mark in anger As everybody knows, it's what we do It's nothing new

The next chords struck are fault and failure And we both know that finger points on cue There's blame for two

Do you really want him calling, Newo? Do you really think he's coming back to you? Oh, once the world stops spinning Read that writing on the wall

(Is there) Another, Newo? Is there cushion just enough to break the fall? Oh, don't you cry, just lie there baby, in the past 'Cause if you want it all...

[Chorus] Right now, hide your feathers, on the back porch, baby He's coming home, for... you've... been... such... a liar Hide your feathers, little back porch lady You’re too old... enough to cry your sorry eyes out

(Over the world)

[Verse 2] Hear me scream, outside your window I’m only here to make my peace with you... There’s something new

It was our time, that day in our lives If I could do things different, what would I choose? Oh, don't you cry, mama, please don't cry, mama Oh, don't you cry, no, no

[Chorus] Right now, hide your feathers on the back porch, baby He's coming home, for... you've... been... such... a liar Hide your feathers, little back porch lady You're too old... enough to cry your sorry eyes out

[Bridge] No other would wait for a lover, to embrace, boy When there's no more room for love You'll sell her off to the sharks

No other could wait for a lover, to embrace, boy When there's no more room for love You'll sell her off to the sharks

[Chorus] Right now, hide your feathers on the back porch, baby He's coming home, for... you've... been... such... a liar Hide your feathers, little back porch lady You're too old... enough to cry your sorry eyes out

[Outro] Wait a minute, little back porch lady Wait a minute, little back porch lady, I'm in love Wait a minute, little back porch lady (Such a liar) Oh, don't you cry, mama, oh, don't you cry, no no

Wait a minute, little back porch lady Wait a minute, little back porch lady, I'm in love Wait a minute, little back porch lady (Such a liar) Oh, don't you cry, mama, oh, don't you cry, no no

Music Video
An official music video was released for the single on May 20, 2008. It was directed by Marc Klasfeld,. It was filmed in December of 2007 and stars Rena Riffle as the housewife, Joshua Stafford as her older son, and Tony Cronin as her husband. The younger son actor has not been credited.



Story Context
"" '''As the official story has not yet been released, anything in this section is speculation, not fact. More so than usual, of course.'''

Clearly, this song has to do with Newo Ikkin, Claudio's ex-girlfriend. But she is only his ex because he is presumed dead. All throughout the albums, Claudio is lovesick after her, but many fans believe that Claudio no longer loves her, since Ambellina appeared, but Claudio has never once, in cannon, admitted to feeling that way. He did develop a fast friendship with her, and as she died she did say she would love him if she could, but ultimately, we do not know if Claudio returned those... potential feelings.

The theory for this song is that after Claudio blows up her fence, and she lets Apollo in, Newo sees him outside and realizes he is not dead after all, and has powers and such.

The first verse is her talking to herself and trying to rectify her feelings. A lot has happened, and she feels a little guilty since she was a little mad that he faked his death, but she admits she could've done more. She could've made inquiries or hired a professional. But she gave up all the same. And now, so much time has passed, so does she really want to get back into it with him? Even if he did come back (face-to-face), could she handle that? Could she go back to crying everyday all over again if it doesn't work out? She's not that young teenager anymore; she has responsibilities.

The chorus might be revealing that she has, in fact, moved on and doesn't really feel that way for him anymore. She could be feeling guilty about this given all he's been through.

The second verse backs up the theory and is from Claudio's perspective: "Hear me scream, outside your window / I’m only here to make my peace with you" refers to the fact that he came to her house and spoke to Apollo to make peace with their departure, but his powers go haywire as he leaves and he cries out—the moment Newo recognizes him. But he hurries away because he doesn't want to see her. He's moved on and there's so much going on that he's not even sure if he would do things differently for a different outcome. He knows saying these things will hurt her, and he definitely doesn't want to hurt her.

The bridge could be hinting at an event we have yet to think of. Perhaps Newo is captured and used for bait by Ryan. Only time will tell.

Trivia

 * The album art for the promo CD was shot by "S Buckley" and then edited to look more like a painting. Riffle was originally "striking" Sanchez for the photo, though his figure was replaced with the dragonfly.
 * The promo CD for the single also included a "Glitch Mob Remix" version described as suitable for clubs.
 * This song is featured on a compilation album called Pure... Hard Rock released in 2011.