The Point of It
Exploring Life's Purpose through Yo La Tengo's 'The Point of It'
Lyrics
When you’re screaming in my head
Feeling overwhelmed or tormented mentally
What’s the point of it?
Questioning the purpose or significance of the situation
When you’re sure you’ll walk in here
Anticipating someone's arrival but doubting it'll happen
Or nothing you’ll remain
Expecting nothing will change or persisting in a state of nothingness
Say that we’re afraid
Admitting fear as a factor
Say that we would run
Admitting the inclination to flee or escape
Maybe we’ll stroke it
Possibly seeking solace or reassurance
If we’re not so strong
When lacking strength or resilience
That’s the point of it
Highlighting the purpose or essence of the situation
When you choose to hide your eyes
Choosing to avoid facing reality
Take me out of here
Requesting removal from the current situation
Find the comfort end of life
Seeking comfort in the conclusion of life or existence
If open it disappears
Fearing the disappearance of an open opportunity or escape
Say that we’re afraid
Reiterating fear as a prevailing emotion
Say that we’re not the ones
Denying being the primary individuals involved
Maybe that’s okay
Accepting the situation as it is, despite fear
If we’re not so young
Accepting the limitations of youthfulness
That’s the point of it
Emphasizing the significance or essence of the situation
When I‘m standing next to you
Highlighting the significance of being together
That’s the point of it
Reiterating the importance or essence of the situation
When you still run by us too
Noting the continued presence or passage of time
That’s the point of it
Reiterating the importance or essence of the situation
Say that we’re afraid
Reinforcing the acknowledgment of fear
Say the night is close
Declaring the closeness or imminence of night or darkness
Honey, that’s okay
Accepting aging or the passage of time
If we’re getting old
Recognizing the potential lack of strength or resilience
If we’re not so strong
Highlighting the possibility of the story being concluded or known
If our story’s told
Emphasizing the significance or essence of the situation
That’s the point of it
Reiterating the importance or essence of the situation
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