The fault line
Here's another song — The Fault Line — from Greg Graffin's American Lesion. I was trying to think of a song that dovetails with this post, and this was the first one I thought of. Considering Greg Graffin was dealing with the aftermath of a divorce when he wrote these songs, I consider it pertinent. This song is about the lines that reveal blame and fault in a relationship (also, perhaps, geography), which is something we all have to sort through when a relationship ends. Let's face it, there are no divorces where anyone escapes blame. While married, I knew I wasn't faultless, however, after examining my marriage from a distance, I've come to see how truly deserving of blame I was. It was necessary for me to get some distance before I came to this conclusion. The reason for that is because anyone who lives with someone who is controlling or manipulative is ALWAYS aware of their constant falling short, their failings, their hurtful behavior, etc. There is no w...