4th And Roebling
The Districts Lyrics
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They call my name from down the hall.
And if I would leave would you go with me?
Would you lay me down to get my sleep?
I don't know if I use my head the right way,
But then again who's to say that I'm wrong?
I'm sick of this longing but I feel to dull, when it's gone.
Living lives in two places wears my soul too thin,
I was walking from the station just to meet you in the morning,
I believe in dawned on me, I don't know where I began,
I was walking from the station just to meet you.
I ain't the same anymore, I ain't the same from before,
You've gone and changed I'm sure, I'm trying to find the right words.
I ain't the same anymore, you've gone and changed I'm sure,
You've gone and changed from before and I'm trying to find the right words,
It's the difference between us worth a thousand diamond rings.
Sunshine, I believe we're headed the right way,
But then again I can't quite tell for sure.
‘Cause we're running to the west to let our hands touch down,
Where you left me in the dark so long before.
Walking, street posts lying like daylight,
But I know it won't be light here for much more,
So I'm stalling and I'm frightened and I'm sinking down to the floor.
Living lives in two places wears my soul too thin,
I was walking from the station just to meet you in the morning,
I believe in dawned on me, I don't know where I began,
I was walking from the station just to meet you.
I ain't the same anymore, I ain't the same from before,
You've gone and changed I'm sure, I'm trying to find the right words.
I ain't the same anymore, you've gone and changed I'm sure,
You've gone and changed from before and I'm trying to find the right words,
It's the difference between us worth a thousand diamond rings.
"4th and Roebling" by The Districts is a song that explores themes of longing, change, and uncertainty in relationships. The opening lines set the scene with vivid imagery of sunshine stretching like valley riverbeds, calling the singer's name from down the hall. The singer then ponders leaving and asks if their partner would go with them, even laying them down to sleep. The lyrics delve into the singer's inner turmoil, questioning whether they use their head the right way, and feeling dulled by the absence of what they're longing for.
The song goes on to explore the challenges of living life in two places, metaphorically wearing the soul too thin, and feeling lost in one's own journey. The singer walks from the station just to meet their partner, but the experience makes them question where they began and who they have become. The chorus repeats the idea that the singer is not the same as before, and their partner has changed, leaving them to try to find the right words to make sense of the differences between them.
The lyric "It's the difference between us worth a thousand diamond rings" suggests that material possessions can't compare to the value of connection and understanding in a relationship. Ultimately, the song ends on an uncertain note, with the singer stalling and sinking down to the floor, unsure of what the future holds for them and their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunshine stretching like valley riverbeds,
The bright morning sun looks like it's flowing through the valley.
They call my name from down the hall.
Someone is calling my name from far away.
And if I would leave would you go with me?
If I decide to leave, would you come with me?
Would you lay me down to get my sleep?
Would you be there to comfort me and help me sleep better?
I don't know if I use my head the right way,
I'm not sure if I'm making the right decisions.
But then again who's to say that I'm wrong?
But who can say for certain that I'm making the wrong choices?
I'm sick of this longing but I feel too dull when it's gone.
I'm tired of feeling longing, but I feel empty when it's not there.
Living lives in two places wears my soul too thin,
Living in two different places is exhausting and draining for me.
I was walking from the station just to meet you in the morning,
I walked from the train station to meet you early in the morning.
I believe in dawned on me, I don't know where I began,
It occurred to me at dawn that I'm not sure where I started in this situation.
I ain't the same anymore, I ain't the same from before,
I have changed, and I'm not the same person I used to be.
You've gone and changed I'm sure, I'm trying to find the right words.
You've changed too, I'm just struggling to express what I'm feeling.
It's the difference between us worth a thousand diamond rings.
Is our disagreement worth more than any material possession?
Sunshine, I believe we're headed the right way,
I think we're going in the right direction, despite any obstacles.
But then again I can't quite tell for sure.
But I'm not completely certain about that.
‘Cause we're running to the west to let our hands touch down,
We're heading west to reach our goal, and we're excited for it.
Where you left me in the dark so long before.
But it's also the place where you previously hurt me and left me in the dark.
Walking, street posts lying like daylight,
As I walk, the street lights seem like artificial daylight.
But I know it won't be light here for much more,
I know that this pleasant experience won't last much longer.
So I'm stalling and I'm frightened and I'm sinking down to the floor.
I'm scared and unsure of what's coming next, and I'm feeling overwhelmed.
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