Abacus
Wonder and Wandering: Decoding the Enigmatic Abacus
Lyrics
Straight up, how can I compete
Sincerely questioning how I can compete
With all the better options layin' at your feet
Feeling inadequate compared to other options available to you
Minced words, maybe useful some
Choosing words carefully, some may serve a purpose
Excuse the substitute for truth you're runnin' from
Apologizing for using a substitute instead of facing the truth
And I might be dumb
Acknowledging the possibility of personal shortcomings
So just drop me a line sometime and give me one
Asking for communication despite perceived lack of intelligence
An abacus on acid adding up
Metaphorically describing a complex situation (relationship) with an abacus on acid
Two and two is five, I'm in wonder of
Expressing wonder at the unconventional outcome (two and two is five)
The acquired love you gave to me
Reflecting on the love received, possibly with surprise or confusion
Straight shot, up for the debate
Addressing a straightforward situation or argument
You're lowering the bar, you didn't hesitate
Criticizing a lowering of standards without hesitation
Too dull to pluck your strings
Describing someone as uninteresting or uninspiring
And every time we kiss it's like your settling
Noticing a lack of passion or commitment in a romantic relationship
It's like I'm meddling
Feeling like an unwanted intrusion or interference
So just drop me at home alone, hang up that phone
Asking to be left alone, acknowledging a sense of loneliness
An abacus on acid adding up
Continuing the metaphor of a complex relationship with the abacus
Two and two is five, I'm in wonder of
Expressing wonder at unconventional calculations (two and two is five)
I never earned an ounce of what you give
Admitting to not deserving the love received
I am badly behaved, sleep depraved
Self-deprecating description of behavior (badly behaved, sleep deprived)
Rarely bathed, in the way
Further detailing unconventional behavior and lifestyle
Of one that could stay
Expressing difficulty in maintaining a stable relationship
You've got what I'm looking for
Acknowledging the possession of desirable qualities
I ain't got what you're looking for
Recognizing a lack of what the other person seeks
The number four
Highlighting the absence of the number four, possibly symbolizing completeness
I'll give it everything I've got
Promising to give one's best effort
The mistakes you never make could mean you miss a lot
Emphasizing the potential value in making mistakes
Even if I'm assuming doubt, I'd never blame you bailing
Not blaming the other person for leaving or doubting
If you figure me out
Accepting the possibility of being understood or decoded by the other person
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