I've been a long time listener of Mogwai, I just love this band. They are a post rock group, and probably one of the better post rock bands out there. It's something this band does to me. Every song makes you think, I'll give some examples.
This song perfectly documents the hardship of relationships and it's tender in it's delivery and honesty. Things go to **** quickly. Cherish the moments you have before everything dissolves. Will you miss me when I'm gone? Look at the picture, it perfectly describes the song.
The song is about this weird effect that happens in Glasgow, Scotland. There are a lot of chemical treatment plants that emit a weird mist that when combined with ambient light creates weird illusions. Many Glasgowians report seeing spaceships and ufo's in the fog. Some report abductions. This song is basically the writer begging to be taken somewhere nice by the aliens because he's sick of where he is.