Long Division
Guitar Gangsters Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
It stands so high, like it or not.
Can't see over, I'm not that tall.
Can't see through this iron wall.
Long division ain't close to my heart.
Long division keeps the world apart.
Long division ain't close to my heart.
It runs so far you can't see the end.
I'd write a letter that I can't ever send.
Seems like forever, it's been so long.
But don't forget that it's still wrong.
Long division ain't close to my heart.
Long division keeps the world apart.
Long division ain't close to my heart.
Long division keeps the world apart.
It runs so far you can't see the end.
I'd write a letter that I can't ever send.
Seems like forever, it's been so long.
But don't forget that it's still wrong.
Long division ain't close to my heart.
Long division keeps the world apart.
Long division ain't close to my heart.
Long division keeps the world apart.
Long division, it keeps the world apart.
It keeps the world apart, it keeps the world apart
The lyrics in "Long Division" by Guitar Gangsters seem to carry a political and social theme. The first two lines of the song depicts a structure so high that the top could not be seen, which could imply a system or power that is so great that it's almost impossible to overcome or challenge. The next two lines show the obstacles one experiences in trying to understand or see through this system, something that may apply to the people at the grassroots level who can’t seem to grasp how high the authority goes. The chorus of the song repeatedly emphasizes that long division keeps the world apart, which may be interpreted to mean that this system of separation has been around for so long that it has created a divide within society.
The second verse continues with this theme of something running so far that it's hard to see the end, and that writing a letter won't make any difference. This line may indicate that the people cannot voice out their opinions or grievances even if they tried. Furthermore, it’s been going on for so long that it seems like nobody knows what the consequences of the actions caused by the system may be. The repeat of the chorus reinforces the message delivered in the first verse that the long division is what drives the world apart.
Line by Line Meaning
It stands so high you can't see the top.
This object is extremely tall and impossible to fully comprehend.
Can't see over, I'm not that tall.
I am physically unable to see the top of this object due to my height.
Can't see through this iron wall.
This object is made of impenetrable material that cannot be seen through.
Long division ain't close to my heart.
I do not hold any fondness for the concept of long division.
Long division keeps the world apart.
Long division is a cause of division and separation in society.
It runs so far you can't see the end.
This object extends so far that it is impossible to see its endpoint.
I'd write a letter that I can't ever send.
I have something to say, but no way to communicate it effectively.
Seems like forever, it's been so long.
This situation has been ongoing for an extended period and feels endless.
But don't forget that it's still wrong.
Despite the extended duration, this situation is still unjust.
Long division, it keeps the world apart.
Long division is a cause of division and separation in society.
It keeps the world apart, it keeps the world apart
Reiterating that long division is a significant cause of social division and separation.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: PETER LEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dogz Liberator
Great Band especially live