Split Ends
Ayo River Lyrics
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Though a life comes from the ocean
And I go to the beach for vacation
I dream of moving far outside the city limits
With some nameless, faceless woman
Who can't exist beyond the visions
You'll never see the same thing twice
I can't tell left from right sometimes
I get bored and count split ends
Like everything that has happened
And never happened again
I met this couple at a show here last December
They were young and so in love
And couldn't let go of each other
I watched them dance off in the songs we're fighting over
Though I wouldn't see them again, I wish them luck in growing older
You'll never see the same thing twice
Don't ask me for any advice
I can't tell left from right sometimes
I get bored and count split ends
Like everything that has happened
And never happened again
Just as the summer fades away for shorter, darker days
The charm of youth escapes, and every clock accelerates
Think back to how we made our school day felt any of this for
Now nothing waits
You'll never see the same thing twice
Don't ask me for any advice
I can't tell left from right sometimes
I get bored and count split ends
Like everything that has happened
You'll never see the same thing twice
Don't ask me for any advice
I can't tell left from right sometimes
I get bored and count split ends
Like everything that has happened
And never happened again
In "Split Ends," Ayo River expresses his desire to leave home and start a new life elsewhere. He dreams of moving outside the limits of the city with a woman who he cannot describe. Ayo River imagines a life where he can visit home but not necessarily stay for too long. He seeks adventure and new experiences.
He shares his observance of a young couple during a show in December who were deeply in love and couldn't let go of one another. Ayo River reflects upon the fleeting nature of time and how quickly things change. The lyrics suggest that everything is transient and never stays the same.
Ayo River repeats the lines "You'll never see the same thing twice, don't ask me for any advice, I can't tell left from right sometimes, I get bored and count split ends like everything that has happened, and never happened again." These lyrics depict the impermanence of life, where nothing is constant, and everything is fleeting. Ayo River reflects on the fact that in life, we are always in a state of continuous change and fleeting moments.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to leave home and come back sometimes to visit
I have a desire to explore and venture out but also cherish the idea of coming back home occasionally
Though a life comes from the ocean
Life originates from a place of great depth and mystery
And I go to the beach for vacation
I seek to connect with that primal element and escape the routine of my everyday life
I dream of moving far outside the city limits
I have a yearning to escape from the confinement of urban life and get closer to nature
With some nameless, faceless woman
My desire for companionship is strong, but I have yet to find the right person
Who can't exist beyond the visions
The perfect partner I envision in my mind may not be a reality in the real world
You'll never see the same thing twice
Life is constantly changing and unpredictable, there are always new experiences and challenges to face
Don't ask me for any advice
I may not have all the answers or know what the best course of action is
I can't tell left from right sometimes
I may get confused or uncertain about what direction to take in life
I get bored and count split ends
When I have nothing to do, I resort to mundane or trivial activities to pass the time
Like everything that has happened
Every experience, whether significant or insignificant, has shaped who I am today
And never happened again
Despite the fact that some events may occur more than once, each experience is unique and can never be repeated in the same way
I met this couple at a show here last December
I had a chance encounter with a couple who embodied the same dynamics I hope to one day have in a relationship
They were young and so in love
Their youth and passion for each other was clearly evident in their interactions and expressions of affection
And couldn't let go of each other
Their connection was so strong that they didn't want to be away from each other for even a moment
I watched them dance off in the songs we're fighting over
I observed them enjoying a moment together amidst the chaos of the surrounding environment
Though I wouldn't see them again, I wish them luck in growing older
While I may never encounter them again, I hope they experience a long and fulfilling life together as they continue to age
Just as the summer fades away for shorter, darker days
The passing of time is evident in the changing of the seasons, and we must adapt to what life brings us
The charm of youth escapes, and every clock accelerates
As we grow older, our experiences become more complex and time starts to feel as though it's moving faster
Think back to how we made our school day felt any of this for
Reflecting on our past experiences as students, we can recall how trivial our problems and worries seemed at the time
Now nothing waits
As we move forward in life, there is no time to waste and we must make the most of every moment
Contributed by Jasmine T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.