In The Twilight
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She said "You're terrible at stayin',
Probably better that you're goin',
All the love that you have stolen is a crime"
But I don't wanna lean on your piece of glass, just to fly

She said "You're always looking inside, why not reaching outside
Put some focus on a picture perfect wife"
I said "The earth is turning 'round, you know,
The wind is changing also,
Don't you think the same laws might apply to life?"

But I don't want to lean on your wedding bell
Fare thee well
I'll remain your friend 'til we meet again
In the twilight

I said everything is blurry,
I almost can't tell you apart from all the other girls
Except you don't complain
She said "Better fix your vision but I prefer the precision
Of everybody looking much the same"

But I don't wanna lean on your paper back, let's turn the page
I will cheer you on 'til your game dissolves
In the twilight

Oh Magdalene (oh my my)
I love you
You think I'm insane,
Well I'm leaving on evening's train
Ah, hey Madonna, do the honors and pray for the day

Is the sun so selfish, because it will set now?
Is the wind a jerk because it change?
And would you call the earth an asshole
For turning 'round 'n round, you know
It never ever stays in just one place
Now if I'm not mistaken, the natural equation would be
You and I as best of friends for life
Cross all your lines and numbers,
And wake up from the slumber
Into a dream of neither day or night

But I don't want to lean on your wedding bell,
Fare thee well
I'll remain your friend 'til we meet again,




In the twilight
In the twilight

Overall Meaning

The song "In The Twilight" by Alexander talks about a conversation between two lovers who are on the verge of breaking up. The female character expresses her disappointment with their relationship, accuses the male character of being unable to commit to a serious relationship, and claims that he has hurt her emotionally. The male character acknowledges her feelings and tries to explain his perspective on life, emphasizing that change is a natural element of life that cannot be controlled.


The male character refuses to cling to societal expectations of marriage and instead chooses to embrace the beauty of life's unpredictability. He wants to remain friends with the female character and hopes to reconnect with her in the future. The song's lyrics convey a sense of longing and nostalgia as the characters appear to be saying goodbye to a significant chapter in their lives. Overall, the song is a reflection on the complexities of human relationships and the inevitability of change.


Line by Line Meaning

She said "You're terrible at stayin',
She expressed that I am not good at remaining in one place,


Probably better that you're goin',
She suggested that it is best for me to leave,


All the love that you have stolen is a crime"
She accused me of taking love that was never mine,


But I don't wanna lean on your piece of glass, just to fly
I refuse to rely on anything fragile or easily broken to achieve my goals,


She said "You're always looking inside, why not reaching outside
She criticized me for being introspective and failing to connect with the external world,


Put some focus on a picture perfect wife"
She recommended that I shift my focus to finding a perfect wife to complete me,


I said "The earth is turning 'round, you know,
I reminded her that the world is in a constant state of change,


The wind is changing also,
I emphasized the unpredictable nature of the wind's movements,


Don't you think the same laws might apply to life?"
I asked her to consider that the same unpredictability and change applies to life as well,


But I don't want to lean on your wedding bell
I refuse to succumb to societal pressures to get married,


Fare thee well
I bid farewell to her,


I'll remain your friend 'til we meet again
I assure her that I still value and cherish our friendship,


In the twilight
Perhaps we'll see each other again in the future when things are less clear or settled,


I said everything is blurry,
I expressed that I am having trouble seeing things clearly,


I almost can't tell you apart from all the other girls
I find it difficult to differentiate her from other women in my life,


Except you don't complain
I note that one of her unique qualities is that she doesn't complain (like others might),


She said "Better fix your vision but I prefer the precision
She criticizes my blurry vision, but also admits to finding comfort in the conformity of people looking alike,


Of everybody looking much the same"
She emphasizes the importance of everyone looking similar and conforming to certain standards of beauty,


But I don't wanna lean on your paper back, let's turn the page
I refuse to rely on something as flimsy as paper to guide me (metaphorically), and seek to move forward instead,


I will cheer you on 'til your game dissolves
I promise to support her until things no longer work out for her,


In the twilight
Perhaps we'll meet again in the future when things are unclear or in flux,


Oh Magdalene (oh my my)
I speak to someone named Magdalene, expressing my fondness for her,


I love you
I confess my love for her,


You think I'm insane,
I acknowledge that she views me as being crazy,


Well I'm leaving on evening's train
Despite this, I am leaving soon,


Ah, hey Madonna, do the honors and pray for the day
I address someone named Madonna, asking them to pray for a good future for me,


Is the sun so selfish, because it will set now?
I ask whether the sun can be considered selfish for setting,


Is the wind a jerk because it changed?
I ask whether the changing nature of the wind makes it a bad thing,


And would you call the earth an asshole
I push this further by asking whether the earth could be considered an unpleasant thing,


For turning 'round 'n round, you know
Because of its constant spinning and rotation,


It never ever stays in just one place
The earth is always in motion and never in a static location,


Now if I'm not mistaken, the natural equation would be
If my logic is sound, the natural order of things is,


You and I as best of friends for life
That you and I should remain as close friends for the rest of our lives,


Cross all your lines and numbers,
Despite any superficial differences, economic or otherwise,


And wake up from the slumber
And to emerge from the haze of everyday life,


Into a dream of neither day or night
To enter a state of mind that is beyond traditional conceptions of time,


But I don't want to lean on your wedding bell,
I continue to refuse any offer of marriage,


Fare thee well
I say goodbye to her once again,


I'll remain your friend 'til we meet again,
I reassure her that our friendship is forever,


In the twilight
Perhaps our paths will cross again in the future when things are less certain or resolved,




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Written by: ALEX M T EBERT

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Luke Alexander

Check out my videos on the other twilight saga films and deleted scenes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIfqxeOX2Lbc4QPOuEXxChCBstNkpB1_k
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Joanna W

I laughed so hard when you commented on him seeing her sleep. Your whole reaction is spot on.

Bender

If anything, Twilight ultimately romanticized staying in highschool for 100+ years

Elifizzle

Lmfaoooo!!

alexandra

Hahahaha this

Rowan Joy

yeah being a teen forever, I heard somebody that I know saying that they dislike that in the live action adaptation of The jungle book, the ending was the only part that disliked, because is about growing and accepting that we are human, so in the original is right for Mowgli to leave the jungle, not to stay.

Bun

Just to collect graduation caps🤣🤣

Sandy Brown

Hahahaha, ummm yup 🤔😂

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Sara A

I can't wait to watch this. As cheesey as Twilight is, I really enjoyed it. Looking back on it you do realize how toxic Bella and Edward are though

Kieran Stark

Yeah, but I think Jacob is even worse, especially in Breaking Dawn!

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