So Long
Embrace the Dance of Independence with Fruit Bats' 'So Long'
Lyrics
She couldn't dance, but she wanted to
Desire to dance despite lacking the skill
She couldn't sing but for a sigh
Inability to sing except for expressing a sigh
They all said slip out on the side
Advice or suggestion to sneak away discreetly
If you like there's no way that you
Implying one has earned the right to do something
Ain't earned the right
Asserting that someone has deserved a privilege
She was always up before the light
Rising early to prepare mentally/emotionally
So she could gather herself before then
Preparing oneself before the start of the day
Besides things were so much
Early hours were quieter and more peaceful
Quieter at that time
Contrasting the tranquility of early hours with later noise
Before the hum and the buzz and the whine
Reference to modern noise (hum, buzz, whine) disrupting peace
She should dance if she wants to dance
Reiteration of the freedom to dance if one desires
She should dance if she wants to dance
-She should dance if she wants to dance
-She should dance if she wants to dance
-She considers the rising of the sun
Contemplation of the sunrise, a moment of reflection
She considers what may happen should she run
Considering the consequences of leaving or escaping
Would the world fall apart as we know it?
Questioning the impact of departure on the world
Would she really be able to make a go of it?
Doubt about succeeding in an independent venture
She just wanted to have her own song
Desire for personal expression or identity
Just to leave, just to go, say so long
Expressing the wish to leave or say goodbye
She should dance if she wants to dance
Reiteration of the freedom to dance at one's will
She should dance if she wants to dance
-She should dance if she wants to dance
-She should dance if she wants to dance
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