Until We Don't
Navigating Life's Beats: Until We Don't by Mark Fredson
Lyrics
She gets paid to party
She earns money by attending parties professionally.
I can barely afford a couple beers
The speaker struggles financially and can't afford much.
They card her but not me
The girl is asked for identification, but the speaker is not.
She's my junior by a couple years
The girl is younger than the speaker by a few years.
And that's fine by me, man
The age difference doesn't bother the speaker; they like it.
It's actually how I like it to be
The speaker prefers this dynamic of feeling youthful.
Cause she makes me feel young again
The girl's presence makes the speaker feel younger.
At least for the time being
It's a temporary feeling, not a lasting one.
She lives for the beat drop honey and I
The girl enjoys the excitement at the climax of a song, while the speaker prefers the rhythm and beat of music.
I live for the twos and fours
The speaker focuses on the regular rhythm and beat (counting in music).
It's easy come easy go these days buddy
Life is transient, and things come and go easily nowadays for the speaker.
With one foot in and one foot out of the door
The speaker feels emotionally detached, with a tentative commitment.
We make it work until we don't anymore
They make their relationship work until it doesn't function anymore.
She's from Indiana
The girl is from Indiana.
Yellow mustard on her every meal
She prefers yellow mustard with most of her meals.
Raised on Ms. Montana
She was raised with some influence from Montana, which keeps her grounded despite corporate ties.
A little corporate but she keeps it real
The girl balances corporate life with authenticity.
And that's fine by me, man
The speaker appreciates this mix of elements in her personality.
It's nice to get out my comfort zone
The relationship challenges the speaker's comfort zone in a positive way.
Cause she makes me feel something
The girl's presence makes the speaker feel less lonely.
I think the term for it is less alone
The speaker finds solace in her company.
She swims in the main stream honey and I'm
The girl is more mainstream, while the speaker feels like they're trying to cleanse themselves from the previous night's experiences.
Just trying to wash off the night before
The speaker is trying to rid themselves of the past experiences.
It's easy come easy go these days buddy
Similar to earlier lines, the speaker feels uncertain and transient in their situation.
With one foot in and one foot out of the door
The relationship persists despite uncertainties but might not last.
We make it work until we don't anymore
They continue the relationship until it no longer functions.
Hey what's your number?
The speaker asks for the girl's contact information.
Can I come over?
The speaker seeks to visit the girl.
With one foot in and one foot out of the door
The situation remains tentative and uncertain.
I'm not your lover
The speaker clarifies they are not deeply involved romantically.
It's creature comfort
It's about finding comfort in familiarity.
We'll make it work until we don't anymore
The relationship will continue until it can't anymore.
Hey what's your number?
The speaker repeats the request for contact information.
Can I come over?
Reiterating the desire to visit the girl.
With one foot in and one foot out of the door
The uncertainty about the relationship continues.
I'm not your lover
Emphasizing the lack of deep romantic involvement.
It's creature comfort
Seeking comfort in the familiar.
We'll make it work until we
The relationship will persist until it can't anymore.
We'll make it work until we
The continuation of trying to make the relationship function.
We'll make it work until we don't anymore
The relationship will endure until it's no longer feasible.
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