Can't Explain
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At the end of the day,
But days fade away,
And where does time go please,
Is it moments like these,
And I dream of one
Daytime t.v,
Say nothing to me,
And so it goes,
I guess I suppose,
For after all agreed,
Can't explain
Waiting for hours,
Hours turn to days,
Days turn to years,
I'm still here
Waiting for hours,
Hours turn to days,
Days turn to years,
I'm still here
Driving down showers,
Box got no flowers,
The sun is going down,
And I wish I could go,
To where I don't know,
But I'd like to go,
Can't explain,
Just the same,
Just the same,
Same again
Waiting for hours,
Hours turn to days,
Days turn to years,
I'm still here,
Waiting for hours,
Hours turn to days,
Days turn to years,
I'm still here
Can't explain,
Just the same,
Just the same,
Same again
Waiting for hours,
Hours turn to days,
Days turn to years,
I'm still here,
Waiting for hours,
Hours turn to days,
Days turn to years,
I'm still here
The lyrics of Long-view's song "Can't Explain" convey a sense of weariness and longing for something more meaningful in life. The lines "At the end of the day, / But days fade away, / And where does time go please, / Is it moments like these" express the feeling that time passes quickly and mundanely, without any real purpose. The mention of "Daytime t.v" and "Unhappy families" suggests a sense of boredom and dissatisfaction with the status quo.
The chorus, which repeats the phrase "Can't explain" several times, further expresses a sense of frustration and confusion about the purpose of life. The lines "Waiting for hours, / Hours turn to days, / Days turn to years, / I'm still here" emphasize the monotony and repetition of daily life, and the desire for something more.
The final lines of the song, "Driving down showers, / Box got no flowers, / The sun is going down, / And I wish I could go, / To where I don't know, / But I'd like to go," express a yearning for something unknown and undefined, a longing for a change or escape from the mundane routine of life.
Overall, "Can't Explain" conveys a sense of existential questioning and searching for meaning, while also expressing the weariness and repetition of daily life.
Line by Line Meaning
You know what they say,
There are common sayings or phrases that people use to express their feelings or opinions.
At the end of the day,
After all things considered, when everything is over and done with.
But days fade away,
Days pass too quickly and become a distant memory.
And where does time go please,
Wondering how fast time flies and not having control over it.
Is it moments like these,
Questioning if the present moment will be remembered as a significant part of life.
And I dream of one
Having a strong desire or aspiration to change the present situation for something better in the future.
Daytime t.v,
Watching television shows during the day, indicating having too much free time and a lack of purpose.
Unhappy families,
Observing dysfunctional families, representing the downside of human social life.
Say nothing to me,
Not deriving any meaningful knowledge or insight from the aforementioned examples of media consumption.
And so it goes,
Continuation of the cycle of mundane and repetitive moments in life.
I guess I suppose,
Implying an uncertain yet expected conclusion to pondering the direction of one's life.
For after all agreed,
Coming to a resolution despite any doubts and accepting one's situation.
Can't explain
Inability to express or understand the complexity of the current state of life and one's feelings about it.
Waiting for hours,
Wasting time while waiting for something to happen, indicating the impatience people feel when waiting for something they want.
Hours turn to days,
Perception of time becoming distorted and slowing down when feeling anxious or restless.
Days turn to years,
Life feels like it's moving at an alarmingly fast pace and all of a sudden, years have gone by.
I'm still here
Despite the feeling of being stuck in a loop and time moving seemingly meaningless, there's still the will to persist and exist.
Driving down showers,
Moving through a difficult time, where life is stormy and unsettling.
Box got no flowers,
What is expected and traditional is not always what happens, often leaving disappointment and emptiness.
The sun is going down,
The day is coming to an end, symbolizing the end of a chapter of life.
And I wish I could go,
Longing for a way out or a new direction in life.
To where I don't know,
Uncertainty about what the future holds, where things will lead, and taking risks to find new experiences and growth.
But I'd like to go,
Desire to make a change and explore new horizons, even if it is unknown or frightening.
Just the same,
Because life seems to repeat itself, and experiences often seem to be similar to previously lived ones.
Same again
Continuation of the mundane, indicating a cycle of unfulfilling experiences.
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: ROBERT DUNCAN MCVEY
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John Edwards
Gorgeous song. Really meant something to me at the time. Still does.
Luke Warmwater
Fabulous band. IF there is any justice in the world, they will be massive.
Denis Kelly
Love this band beautiful song
jimmy boo
Just rediscovered their album after a couple of years...great stuff...and thanks to Mark and Lard from BBC Radio 1. When are we getting the next album???
labllove
Days turn to years and I'm still waiting for your next album.
toastcartoons1
My best friend Tim is their new drummer. He is one of the finest drummers I have ever heard and I can't wait to hear how he plays this and their new material when I see them in Bristol next month!
oO Oo
Great song! <3
Paul Cutler
My most favorite Longview song. I to have waited too long for more from this group.
Neil Milling
what a tune got album best thing i got
brocoliforlife
L'album est super bien. Consommez!