Between Tests
Journey Through Memories: 12 Feet Tall's Reflection on Love and Time
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In the morning, it was white wine and classes
In the morning, the speaker engaged in leisurely activities like drinking white wine and attending classes.
In the evening, we were stressed out and passing
By the evening, they were stressed due to obligations and responsibilities but managed to succeed or pass.
The time between tests, it was all for the best
The period between exams or tests was beneficial for the speaker, ultimately leading to their current situation.
That we both ended up this way
The outcome of their experiences brought both individuals to their present state.
It didn't last long it was two years and passing
The relationship lasted for a short duration of two years before ending.
And all the moments, yeah they slip through the cracks
Moments or significant events gradually slipped away unnoticed.
But the time between tests, they were all for the best
The intervals between exams were valuable despite these moments slipping away.
I miss them but I don't regret the time that we spent
The speaker misses those times but doesn't regret the time spent.
I'm glad it ended up this way
The speaker is content with how things turned out.
But now it's gone, I gotta face it all on my own
Now that the relationship is over, the speaker must confront life's challenges independently.
And now it's gone, so I'm ripping out the pages where I used to take notes
The speaker is metaphorically removing reminders of the past relationship.
Driving east to CouerD'Alene in a snowstorm
Describes a journey in harsh conditions to a specific location (CouerD'Alene) during a snowstorm.
Yeah we would spend the weekend cooped in your condo
Recalls spending a weekend holed up in a condo with an illness.
And the time that we spent, three days sick with no rest
During that time, they spent three days sick without rest, yet the speaker appreciates the experience.
But I'm glad it ended up that way
Despite the challenges, the speaker is glad about the way things turned out.
And when your parents moved way out of the country
When the partner's parents relocated far away, communication became difficult due to time zone differences.
Freshman summertime, the calls they got ugly
During a summer as a freshman, communication became strained or unpleasant.
Your time zone was red, seven hours ahead
The partner's time zone was ahead by seven hours, causing further distance.
Two years later seemed so far away
Reflecting on the past, two years seemed distant or far removed.
That summer you left
Refers to a summer when the partner departed.
But I'm glad it ended up that way
Despite the departure, the speaker finds solace in how things unfolded.
But now you're gone, I had to come to terms on my own
With the partner gone, the speaker had to accept the situation independently.
And I couldn't be alone, I was ripping out the pages where I used to take notes
Similar to line 11, the speaker is metaphorically discarding reminders of the past.
Cause everyday I'm moving past you
The speaker is progressing daily, moving beyond the memories associated with the partner.
No point in ruminating over all the things I said
There's no use dwelling on past words or actions.
Everyday I'm running faster
The speaker is actively moving forward and improving, despite not achieving their best in college.
Twelve minute miles all through college it wasn't my best
Reflects on physical exercise, running at a moderate pace during college.
Cause every day I'm moving past you
Progress has been made in personal growth, although the relationship couldn't be salvaged.
Yeah we got better but we never could've worked it out
Despite improvements, the relationship was not sustainable and couldn't be resolved.
Everyday I'm running faster
The speaker is consistently striving to improve and move forward.
But all the pages in the book no I can't tear them out
The memories from the past can't be erased or forgotten.
Cause now you're gone, I had to come to terms on my own
Similar to lines 22 and 23, the speaker had to accept the situation independently after the partner's departure.
And I couldn't be alone, I was ripping out the pages where I used to take notes
Similar to lines 11 and 23, the speaker metaphorically removes reminders of the past.
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