In The Twilight
Alexander Ebert Lyrics

She said, "You′re terrible at staying
The singer's partner tells him he's bad at being consistent in a relationship

Probably better that you're going
The partner thinks it's best for the singer to leave

All the love that you have stolen is a crime"
The partner accuses the singer of taking or wasting love from past relationships

But I don′t wanna lean on your piece of glass
The artist doesn't want to rely on something fragile, like a relationship with the partner

Just to fly
The artist wants to maintain independence

She said, "You're always looking inside
The partner thinks the singer is too introspective

Why not reaching outside
The partner encourages the singer to focus on other things

Put some focus on a picture perfect wife"
The partner implies that the artist should focus on finding a traditional, ideal wife

I said, "The earth is turning 'round, you know
The artist points out that everything in the world is in constant motion

The wind is changing also
The artist notes that change is natural in the world

Don′t you think the same laws might apply to life?"
The singer applies the laws of nature to relationships

But I don′t wanna lean on your wedding bell
The artist doesn't want to be tied down to traditional expectations of marriage

Fare thee well
The singer says goodbye to the partner

I'll remain your friend ′til we meet again
The singer suggests staying friends with the partner

In the twilight
The singer suggests this friendship will exist in a peaceful, transitioning stage of life

I said, "Everything is blurry
The artist expresses confusion in differentiating partners

I almost can't tell you apart from all the
The artist can barely distinguish the current partner from past partners

Other girls except you don′t complain"
The current partner is the only one who doesn't criticize the singer

She said, "Better fix your vision
The partner suggests the singer improve their perspective

But I prefer the precision
The partner prefers uniformity in relationships

Of everybody looking much the same"
The partner believes partners should be similar or interchangeable

But I don't wanna lean on your paper back
The artist doesn't want to rely on a temporary, flimsy relationship

Let′s turn the page
The singer suggests moving on from the current relationship

I will cheer you on 'til your game dissolves
The artist will support the partner as long as the relationship lasts

Oh Magdalene, I love you, you think I'm insane
The singer expresses affection to someone named Magdalene, who questions their sanity

Well, I′m leaving on evening′s train
The singer is leaving Magdalene

Ah, hey Madonna, do the honors and pray for the day
The singer addresses someone named Madonna, asking them to pray for a better future

Is the sun so selfish
The artist questions whether the setting of the sun is intentionally selfish

Because it will set now?
The artist wonders why the sun is setting at this particular moment

Is the wind a jerk because it changed?
The singer asks whether the changing of the wind is intentionally rude

Would you call the earth an asshole
The singer asks if the natural, constant motion of the earth is worthy of criticism

For turning 'round and round?
The artist points out that the earth is constantly spinning

You know, it never ever stays in just one place
The artist emphasizes that nothing in the natural world remains stagnant or stationary

Now if I'm not mistaken
The artist wonders if they've misunderstood something

The natural equation
The singer refers to relationships as a natural process

Would be you and I as best of friends for life
The artist suggests that being friends forever is the ideal solution for the previous and current partner

Cross all your lines and numbers
The singer encourages the previous and current partner to ignore societal standards for relationships

And wake up from the slumber
The singer suggests they were previously stuck in a toxic or unfulfilling relationship pattern

Into a dream of neither day or night
The singer envisions a peaceful, transcendent future

But I don′t wanna lean on your wedding bell
The artist repeats their desire to avoid traditional expectations of marriage

Fare thee well
The artist says goodbye one more time

I'll remain your friend ′til we meet again
The singer suggests staying friends, again

In the twilight
The singer repeats their suggestion that this friendship will exist in a peaceful, transitioning stage of life