Another Division St
Gratitude Lyrics


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When the lights go out
Do you think of death?
Do you make a sound?
Or do you hold your breath?

But tonight let's celebrate it
Love or hate it, it's ours
Tonight, let's overrate it
We really made it this far
Tonight

The places we don't know
Someone makes our clothes
Someone's counting sins
It gets under my skin

But tonight let's celebrate it
Love or hate it, it's ours
Tonight, let's overrate it
Yeah we really made it this far
Tonight

Oh tonight let's celebrate it
Love or hate it, it's ours
Tonight, let's overrate it
We really made it this far
Oh tonight,
We really made it this far
This far, this far




Yeah we really made it this far
Tonight

Overall Meaning

In Gratitude's song "Another Division St," the lyrics explore the idea of mortality and our reactions to it. The opening lines "When the lights go out, do you think of death?" suggest a sense of anxiety or fear associated with death. The following lines "Do you make a sound? Or do you hold your breath?" amplify this sense of unease and uncertainty. However, the chorus of the song shifts the focus to celebrating life, despite its challenges and uncertainties. The lyrics "But tonight let's celebrate it, love or hate it, it's ours" suggest a sense of ownership over our experiences, whether positive or negative. The repetition of the phrase "We really made it this far" emphasizes a sense of accomplishment and resilience, even in the face of difficulties.


The lyrics also touch on the idea of the interconnectedness of our lives. The lines "The places we don't know, someone makes our clothes, someone's counting sins, it gets under my skin" hint at a sense of discomfort or guilt surrounding the idea that our actions and choices may contribute to negative consequences for others. However, the focus remains on the celebration of life, rather than dwelling on these negative aspects. The repetition of the chorus suggests a sense of unity and shared experience, as we all navigate the challenges of life and mortality.


Line by Line Meaning

When the lights go out
When everything around us falls silent and dark


Do you think of death?
Do you contemplate the end of everything in that darkness?


Do you make a sound?
Do you scream out to break the silence, or stay quiet?


Or do you hold your breath?
Do you suffer silently, waiting for the light to return?


But tonight let's celebrate it
Despite our fears and doubts, let's rejoice


Love or hate it, it's ours
For better or for worse, this moment belongs to us


Tonight let's overrate it
Let's make this night more important than it really is


We really made it this far
Despite all the challenges, we've come a long way


The places we don't know
The mysterious and distant corners of the world


Someone makes our clothes
People we'll never meet, who create the fabric of our lives


Someone's counting sins
People are keeping track of our mistakes and misdeeds


It gets under my skin
It bothers and irritates me


Oh tonight let's celebrate it
Again, let's take joy in the moment


Yeah we really made it this far
We made it through all the struggles and hardships


This far, this far
We've come a long way


Tonight
In this moment




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Written by: MARK WEINBERG, UNKNOWN WRITERS

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