In the Twilight
Alex Ebert Lyrics

She said "You're terrible at stayin',
She expressed that you are awful at staying put or committing to things.

Probably better that you're goin',
Leaving is perhaps the better thing to do in your situation.

All the love that you have stolen is a crime"
You are guilty of stealing love from other people, and it is considered a crime.

But I don't wanna lean on your piece of glass, just to fly
I do not want to depend on something as fragile as a piece of glass for support, just to soar through the air.

She said "You're always looking inside, why not reaching outside
She pointed out how you are always introspecting instead of looking beyond.

Put some focus on a picture perfect wife"
She suggested that you put your attention to finding an ideal wife.

I said "The earth is turning 'round, you know,
You responded by reminding her that the earth rotates.

The wind is changing also,
In addition to that, the wind also changes frequently.

Don't you think the same laws might apply to life?"
You implied that the same law of constant change might apply to life.

But I don't want to lean on your wedding bell
I do not want to rely on the idea of marriage to be happy.

Fare thee well
Goodbye.

I'll remain your friend 'til we meet again
However, I will still be your friend until we cross paths again.

I said everything is blurry,
You said everything seems unclear and blurry.

I almost can't tell you apart from all the other girls
It's hard to differentiate her from other girls.

Except you don't complain
But she never complains.

She said "Better fix your vision but I prefer the precision
She advised you to fix your eyesight, but she prefers things to be precise and uniform.

Of everybody looking much the same"
She likes everyone to look the same.

But I don't wanna lean on your paper back, let's turn the page
You tell her that you do not want to rely on her like a fragile book, and suggest we move forward.

I will cheer you on 'til your game dissolves
You promise to be supportive until the end of her game.

In the twilight
In the dim light between day and night.

Oh Magdalene (oh my my)
Oh Magdalene, (oh my my), expressing affection.

I love you
This statement is self-explanatory.

You think I'm insane,
You acknowledge her thinking you're crazy.

Well I'm leaving on evening's train
You declare that you're leaving on the evening's train.

Ah, hey Madonna, do the honors and pray for the day
You call out to Madonna and request her to pray for better days.

Is the sun so selfish, because it will set now?
You ask if the sun is egotistical for setting.

Is the wind a jerk because it change?
Similarly, is the wind rude for changing direction?

And would you call the earth an asshole
You ask if one would insult the earth for rotating.

For turning 'round 'n round, you know
For the act of spinning round and round.

It never ever stays in just one place
The Earth is always in motion.

Now if I'm not mistaken, the natural equation would be
You say that, according to you, the natural formula would be

You and I as best of friends for life
The two of you being close friends forever.

Cross all your lines and numbers,
You defy all logic and reasoning.

And wake up from the slumber
Embrace reality and come out of this trance.

Into a dream of neither day or night
Move on to a place where there is neither day nor night.

Fare thee well
Goodbye.

I'll remain your friend 'til we meet again,
You remind her that you'll always be around.

In the twilight
In the dim light between day and night.