Long Division
Navigating Life's Long Division: A Song of Reflection
Lyrics
The people I thought I heard outside was just the screen door swinging I had planned to take a walk, but it's cold and windy
The perceived noise outside turns out to be just the sound of the screen door swinging; the singer considers taking a walk but hesitates due to the cold weather.
I could go out anyway
Despite the weather, the singer contemplates going outside anyway.
But I've worked too hard on my long division
The singer decides against going out because of the effort invested in their long division, possibly metaphorical for personal or emotional struggles.
Da da da da da da da
Repetition of a nonsensical sound, perhaps expressing internal thoughts or feelings.
In six days I'll be twenty-five, on the twenty-third of February
The singer reflects on the approaching 25th birthday, specifying the date as February 23rd, and mentions a miscalculation about the temperature.
I thought it was minus thirty-five but it was only minus eleven
The singer corrects their earlier misconception about the temperature but remains indoors due to the cold.
Guess I have to take that walk
Feeling compelled to take a walk despite the cold, possibly to avoid dwelling on regrets.
Or I'll spend my whole day thinking bout how I didn't
Fearing spending the day regretting not taking the walk, the singer contemplates going outside.
Da da da da da da da
Repetition of a nonsensical sound, possibly emphasizing inner turmoil or uncertainty.
No one will see me here
The singer anticipates being unnoticed during the walk.
No one will see me here
Repetition of the anticipation of going unnoticed.
Rainbow circles from a crystal ball, I wanted to sound wiser
Mention of rainbow circles from a crystal ball, expressing a desire to sound wiser or more insightful.
This is how it is for now, see you back when weather's warmer
The singer acknowledges the current situation and hints at reconnecting when the weather is warmer, if time allows.
If we find the time at all
If time permits, there is a possibility of reconnecting in the future.
It's a long division
Emphasis on the theme of enduring struggles or challenges being compared to a long division.
Da da da da da da da
Repetition of a nonsensical sound, possibly reflecting internal thoughts or emotions.
Over time the edges burn away to something I can sift around in the char for
Over time, difficulties and rough edges diminish, leaving something manageable to navigate within the chaos.
Sand in my bed, bugs and birds are mingling, dancing with the spots in my eyes
Description of discomfort, with sand in the bed and a mixture of bugs and birds, possibly symbolizing various disturbances.
This is all that it is, this is all that I get, the geese are really thundering by now
Acceptance of the current situation, acknowledging limitations, and observing the loud sounds of geese passing by.
Where are they going, jealous of their clear minds never seem to be alone
Reflecting on the direction and clarity of others' minds, expressing a sense of envy.
No one will see me here
Repetition of the anticipation of going unnoticed during a contemplative moment.
No one will see me here
-And if you think you might want to look
If someone wishes to observe or understand, the singer suggests looking away as they are not ready to be seen yet.
Please look away now
A plea for someone not to look, indicating a need for privacy or time to process personal matters.
I'm not ready for you yet
The singer communicates a lack of readiness for external scrutiny or engagement at the moment.
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