Halfway 'Round the World
Diplomatic Dissonance: Carly Simon's Halfway 'Round the World
Lyrics
Thank you for informing me
Expression of gratitude for providing information.
That I've been banned from Canada
Acknowledgment of being banned from Canada.
It comes as no surprise to me
Not surprised about the ban, as it follows a similar incident in Africa last week.
Since last week it was Africa
Reference to a recent ban in Africa.
Since you've been ambassador
Addressing the listener as an ambassador with possible diplomatic troubles at the border.
There's trouble at the border
Suggesting complications or conflicts at the border.
La la la la la la la Halfway 'round the world
An expression, "La la la," possibly indicating a carefree attitude despite the challenges. "Halfway 'round the world" emphasizes the distance and disconnect.
It's amusing still it makes me wince
Finding amusement in the situation, despite feeling discomfort.
Your face is like a scimitar
Comparing the listener's face to a scimitar, implying a sharp and cutting expression.
When accidentally eye to eye
Describing an intense look from the listener when making accidental eye contact.
You shoot a look of vinegar
Suggesting a hostile or bitter expression ("look of vinegar") from the listener.
What could I have done to you
Pondering the cause of the listener's negative behavior.
To make you act the way you do
Questioning what actions may have led to the listener's current demeanor.
La la la la la la la Halfway 'round the world
Repeating the carefree expression while emphasizing the distance and disconnect.
For whatever reason
Expressing confusion or curiosity about the reasons for keeping a distance.
You would keep me
Stating the distance imposed by the listener.
Halfway 'round the world
Reiterating the idea of being kept at a distance, emphasizing the separation.
I believe it's like some kind of compliment
Considering the distance as a form of compliment, possibly sarcastically.
I must be quite a girl
Expressing a belief that being kept at a distance implies being special or significant.
Quite a girl
Repeating the sentiment of being quite a girl.
La la la la la la la Halfway 'round the world
Reiterating the carefree expression while emphasizing the distance and disconnect.
Once upon a time you swore you'd love me
Referencing a past commitment of love "until the end of the world."
'Til the end of the world
Emphasizing that nowhere is far enough to escape from the speaker.
Now, nowhere is far enough away for you
Suggesting that the distance is not a barrier for the listener to move away.
I must be quite a girl
Repeating the sentiment of being quite a girl in the context of the listener's actions.
Quite a girl
Reiterating the belief that the speaker is quite a girl.
La la la la la la la Halfway 'round the world
Repeating the carefree expression while emphasizing the distance and disconnect.
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