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East Coast Angle
Joe Christmas Lyrics
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What do you see in the sky at night
You've been taking cold showers everyday of your life
Looking for the lost parts since '89
Searching for the sum as it all flys by
I've gotta find the roadmaps before we can drive
We gather our stamps and say our goodbyes
We crank up our amps nearly every night
You gotta give up the 1/2s
And make room for the wholes
I can't afford to be mad at you 'cause
You're 1/2 of me.
The lyrics of Joe Christmas's song East Coast Angle are complex and introspective. The first few lines ask the listener what they can see in the daytime and nighttime sky, which is a reflection of the search for meaning and purpose in life. The next line ("You've been taking cold showers every day of your life") is a metaphor for feeling stuck and unable to move forward.
The line "looking for the lost parts since '89" suggests that the character has been searching for something that has been missing for a long time. The search for meaning and completeness continues in the next line ("searching for the sum as it all flies by").
The line "I've gotta find the roadmaps before we can drive" speaks to the idea that we need a plan or a map to navigate life's challenges. The following lines about gathering stamps and saying goodbyes suggest that the character has been on a journey, but is still searching for a sense of direction.
The final two lines ("We gotta try our best not to fuss and fight / You gotta give up the 1/2s and make room for the wholes") convey a sense of hope and optimism. The character recognizes that they are only half of themselves without the other person, and that they need to let go of their differences and work together to achieve their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
What can you see in the daytime sky
What beauty do you see in the brightness of life?
What do you see in the sky at night
What stars light up your path through the darkness of life?
You've been taking cold showers everyday of your life
You have been enduring difficulties every day without any relief.
Looking for the lost parts since '89
Searching for the missing pieces of yourself since you were born.
Searching for the sum as it all flys by
Trying to find the meaning in life as everything seems to pass by quickly.
I've gotta find the roadmaps before we can drive
I need to figure out the direction I need to take before I can make progress.
We gather our stamps and say our goodbyes
We collect experiences and memories as we move on from them.
We crank up our amps nearly every night
We make the most of life and enjoy it to its fullest almost every day.
We gotta try our best not to fuss and fight
We need to make a conscious effort to avoid arguments and conflicts.
You gotta give up the 1/2s
You need to let go of the incomplete parts of your life.
And make room for the wholes
Create space for the complete and fulfilling aspects of life.
I can't afford to be mad at you 'cause
I cannot lose my connection with you because of anger and resentment.
You're 1/2 of me.
You complete me in a way that nothing else can.
Contributed by Lincoln P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.