Divorce
Fifth Hour Hero Lyrics

This is another scene
The situation being described is yet another occurrence of sadness and disconnection.

Where a handshake
The act of shaking hands is being used as a symbol for ending a relationship.

Is a complete divorce
Ending a relationship is portrayed as being made official and final, like a divorce.

Is this me and a greedy world
The artist wonders if their unhappiness is caused by their own flaws, or by the unforgiving nature of society.

I once met but never asked for?
The artist reflects on how their life has been shaped by forces outside of their control.

There are times where
There are certain moments where this song's message is particularly true, highlighting its universal value.

Everyone will feel out of place
Everyone will go through times where they feel disconnected from their surroundings and the people around them.

Times where sincere smiles
Times where it is difficult to find joy in things, and even emotions that are normally authentic feel fake and forced.

Are miles away
These sincere and genuine emotions feel very distant and hard to access from the artist's current emotional state.

This is another nice scene
Similar to the first line, this verse describes another instance of loneliness and emotional disconnection.

Where i can't wait
The situation is one the singer wants to escape from as soon as possible.

To wave my hand
A symbol for goodbye, a way the artist wants to end the current relationship or situation.

Saying goodbye i'm gone
A way of announcing to everyone that the singer is leaving for good, with no intention of returning anytime soon.

I won't be back for long
A message to everyone that the singer won't be back anytime soon, and that they plan on staying away for a while.

In your lies everything
The singer is acknowledging the way that dishonesty can permeate every aspect of a failing relationship, and how hard it is to find an honest message.

Has been said
The message of dishonesty and disconnection is clear and pronounced, with no room for interpretation.

No other sentence or truth
The artist acknowledges that there's no other way to describe the situation other than through the lens of dishonesty and disconnection.

Could have done any better
No other message would have done justice to the way the singer feels about the situation they're in.

We've back together
The singer is acknowledging the possibility of a temporary reconciliation in their relationship.

And i wish you would stay
The artist truly wants their partner to remain in their life, despite the hardships they face.

Oh far away
The artist wants their partner to stay in a distant physical location.

Far for a few (x2) more years
The artist wants their partner to stay away for a few more years.

And a shame for the human race
The singer is acknowledging the fundamental flaws in human relationships and how they can lead to sadness and disconnection.

Has raised his voice
The flaws in human relationships the artist is describing have become so pronounced that they feel externalized and personified.

Has stuck his flag
This personification of human relationships has gone so far that this voice has now claimed victory and success over the singer.

Right in front of me
The singer feels that this externalized voice of human relationships has completely taken over their life and their surroundings.

I'm so annoyed
The singer is so frustrated by the situation that they want to take action to change it.

I'm so disgusted
The artist's sadness and frustration have turned to anger and disgust at the situation they're in.

Please spit in my face
The artist is asking for a release from the emotional pain they feel, even if that release is negative.

And go away for a few more years
The singer wants their partner to leave their life for an extended period, despite the difficulty this might entail.