Lyrics
The past ten years there were overcast.
The past ten years have been characterized by cloudy or overcast conditions, metaphorically implying a sense of gloom or uncertainty.
Got my comfort uniform.
Refers to having a consistent and familiar outfit or attire that provides comfort or security.
Took the train til the end and back.
Describes taking a train journey from start to finish, potentially symbolizing a journey or experience in life.
Only trip that I could afford.
Indicates that this particular trip was the only affordable option, possibly hinting at limited choices or resources.
It's walking with my hood up,
Walking with a hood up suggests a sense of anonymity or trying to shield oneself, while drinking "shitty coffee" might represent finding solace in mundane or ordinary things.
and drinking shitty coffee.
Continues the theme of finding comfort in familiar but perhaps unremarkable experiences.
It's familiar like the feeling
Feels comfortable in a situation that might evoke the sense of someone's presence, even if they're not actually there.
that you might be right behind me.
Suggests blending in with the surroundings while people move around, feeling a sense of belonging regardless of external circumstances.
When you blend in
Describes the feeling of blending into a crowd, becoming part of it without standing out.
and the crowd just moves around you,
Expresses a sense of belonging, whether or not someone else is present.
I belong here
Asserts a sense of belonging or feeling at home, independent of another person's presence.
with or without you.
Expresses a yearning or nostalgia for a specific weather condition (cloudy and 55 degrees Fahrenheit) that might represent a time or feeling of comfort and familiarity.
Sometimes I long for cloudy and 55.
Reflects on encountering memories or reminders of someone in everyday situations like crosswalks and stop signs, possibly highlighting unresolved or lingering thoughts.
You're at crosswalks and stop signs,
Highlights the presence of the person in the singer's unfinished arguments, indicating the persistence of their influence or impact.
in my unfinished arguments.
Questions whether the neighborhood, surroundings, or shared spaces evoke similar feelings for the other person as they do for the singer.
Does the neighborhood feel the same?
Asks if the person has thought about the singer more than once, indicating a desire for acknowledgment or reciprocity.
Have you thought of me more that once?
Metaphorically stands on a street corner, searching for clarity or understanding amidst confusion or chaos represented by "static."
I'm standing on the corner
Reflects on searching through memories or moments from the past when there was a sense of almost achieving something significant with the other person.
flipping through the static
Symbolizes a longing for a time when a connection with someone felt close or attainable.
for the channels of the years when
Reflects on the idea of nearly reaching a meaningful relationship or understanding in the past.
I thought we almost had it.
Indicates the singer's perception that they were very close to achieving something substantial or meaningful with the other person in the past.
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