Lyrics
If I can't put a pen to paper, what good am I?
If the singer cannot express themselves through writing, they question their worth or purpose.
The calendar says April, but it's May June and July
The discrepancy between the calendar month (April) and the emotional experience, suggesting a disconnection or distortion of time.
And I'm
The singer is in a state of contemplation or reflection.
Trying
Expressing effort or attempting something.
Drawn towards a full moon in December
The full moon in December may symbolize a heightened emotional state or a challenging time.
What were we like in October or November?
Reflecting on past months, wondering about the changes or experiences during October and November.
And I'm
Continued effort or attempt.
Trying
Expressing persistence or determination.
I guess that everybody is
A recognition that everyone faces challenges or struggles.
We get up and we go to bed
Highlighting the routine of daily life, emphasizing the cyclical nature of waking up and going to bed.
Windows open, world feels big
A sense of openness and vastness in the world, possibly accompanied by a positive feeling.
(I feel the breeze around my skin pulling me from the mood I'm in)
The singer feels a change in their mood, influenced by the external environment.
But all the ants keep crawling in
Metaphorically, obstacles or problems (ants) persistently intrude despite the positive atmosphere.
(Searching for sugar in the brick, sharpening mandibles to pinch)
Ants symbolize challenges, searching for something sweet but also having a harmful aspect.
Shut them out, the air grows thin
Attempting to block out difficulties, but it results in a stifling or suffocating environment.
(I need to get out of this room. I need the space to follow through)
Feeling the need for space and a change of surroundings to overcome challenges.
If I can't put a pen to paper, what good am I?
Reiteration of the importance of expressing oneself through writing.
The calendar says April, but it's May June and July
Re-emphasizing the time disconnection, suggesting a persistent feeling of being out of sync with reality.
And I'm
Continued effort or attempt, suggesting a cyclical nature of trying and reflecting.
Trying
Expressing persistence or determination in the face of challenges.
I guess that everybody is
Acknowledging that everyone faces challenges or struggles, reinforcing the universal nature of difficulties.
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