Battle Cries references

References, allusions, etc for Battle Cries.


 * 1) Those plates they smash like waves is a direct callback/identical lyric to That Unwanted Animal.
 * 2) The plates smashing also calls back to throw the plate at the wall in That Unwanted Animal
 * 3) Place your smile in mine is an indirect reference to That Unwanted Animal.
 * 4) And the wine stains hide the tears may be a reference to Farewell Wanderlust, But like rubbing wine stains into rugs, it's my curse/To try and make it right, but by trying make it worse.
 * 5) The tune of And here at the end/at the end of all things is the motif seen throughout the album.
 * 6) The end of all things may also be a reference to The Lord Of The Rings, where Frodo says [SPOILERS for The Return of the King] "I am glad you are here with me. Here at the end of all things, Sam." (Novel)/ "I'm glad to be with you, Samwise Gamgee. Here, at the end of all things." (Movie)