Fishing
Navigating Life's Currents: Reflections and Yearnings in Sports Team's 'Fishing'
Lyrics
Well
Expression of uncertainty or hesitation
I can't make any sense of all the letters you write
Difficulty in understanding the content of letters received
It's like your pen doesn't work
Implies the inefficiency or struggle in communication through writing
You're so much better in type
Someone's proficiency in communicating through typing rather than writing
Used to talk all the time and now we don't anymore
Previously frequent communication has dwindled
Guess we don't have the time
Perception of insufficient time for communication
It doesn't work anymore
Sense of a broken or failing relationship
If the band doesn't work just get a regular job
Suggests abandoning a struggling pursuit (band) for a regular job
The pressure's starting to melt into your shirt
Feeling overwhelmed or burdened
It's a lot
Emphasizes the heaviness of the situation
Is there something we're missing?
Questioning if there's a crucial element or understanding missing
We go out with our friends
Depiction of socializing with friends
And we sit, by the Thames
Specifically near the Thames River
Going fishing
Metaphorical reference to going fishing, possibly seeking relaxation or escape
I don't need no conversation, please
Preference for silence over conversation
Well, we don't die anymore
Claiming a change in habits, possibly healthier ones
'Cause we don't smoke anymore
Parallel to line 19, referencing changed behavior
And we won't laugh anymore
Another behavioral change, indicating reduced amusement
'Cause we don't joke anymore
Further emphasis on the lack of humor or playfulness
Buy a coat and a car
Suggestions of acquiring material possessions
Buy a boat and a chain
Continuation of the list of things to purchase
Buy a house with a moat
Desire for a house with specific features
By a beautiful stream
Imagery of a serene and beautiful setting
Buy a phone with a plan
Planning to buy a phone with a subscription
Buy a villa abroad
Planning to purchase property overseas
By the Portuguese Coast
Reference to potential locations for property purchase
Or the Cote d'Azur
More picturesque locations suggested
And we can go swimming!
Excitement about the prospect of swimming in these locations
We go out with our friends
Reiteration of socializing with friends near the Thames
And we sit, by the Thames
Continuation of the setting by the Thames
Going fishing
Reiteration of the metaphor of going fishing
I don't need no conversation, please
Reiteration of the preference for silence over conversation
Oh, the songs they're singing
Positive remarks about the songs being sung
They're just the kind that we like
Matching the preferred taste in songs
You're brushing dust from your knuckles
Implies readiness for a conflict but not willing to engage
But I'm too pretty to fight
Self-assuredness regarding physical appearance
I've been reeling the line in
Continuous effort or persistence in a task
I've been playing for days
Investing time in an activity
If the joke isn't landing
Acceptance of a failed attempt at humor
Well I'd be happy to wait
Willingness to be patient for the situation to improve
We go out with our friends
Continuation of socializing near the Thames
And we sit, by the Thames
Repeated setting by the Thames with friends
It's all clear now
A statement of clarity or understanding
All those happy smiling faces
Observation about people appearing happy but lacking deeper communication
I don't need no conversation, please!
Reiteration of preference for silence over conversation, emphatic
If you don't love me
Acceptance of not being loved without much concern
Oh I don't mind
Resignation to the situation, willingness to observe passively
We'll just sit and watch the tides
Resuming the act of watching the tides, possibly a metaphor for observing life's changes
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