Daylight
Matt & Kim Lyrics

We cut the legs off of our pants
We want to feel free and unencumbered by societal constraints, so we remove part of our clothing.

Throw our shoes into the ocean
We discard our footwear, which usually serves to protect and restrict us, symbolizing our desire to embrace adventure and new experiences.

Sit back and wave through the daylight
We savor the simple pleasures of life and take in the beauty of the world around us.

Slip and slide on subway grates
We engage in childlike playfulness and explore the urban environment in novel ways.

These shoes are poor mans ice skates
We find joy in the unexpected and embrace our circumstances, even if they are different from what we may have hoped for.

Fall through like change in the daylight
We accept the ephemeral nature of things and let go of attachments to what is transient.

I miss yellow lines in my roads
We long for guidance and direction in our lives, which is represented by the road markings that provide structure and order.

Some color on monochrome
We want to inject variety and diversity into our lives, which can otherwise seem dull and homogeneous.

Maybe I'll paint them in myself
We take responsibility for our own happiness and actively seek ways to improve our lives.

These sidewalks liquid then stone
We observe the changing nature of the urban landscape, which is constantly shifting from one state to another.

Building walls and an old pay phone
We reflect on the history and evolution of the city, which is marked by the construction of buildings and infrastructure.

It rings like all through the daylight
We acknowledge the persistence of the past and how it echoes into the present, as demonstrated by the ringing payphone.

And in the daylight we can hitchhike to Maine
We imagine the possibility of going on an adventure and leaving behind what is familiar and routine.

I hope that someday I'll see without these frames
We aspire to see the world in a new way, unencumbered by preconceptions and biases.

And in the daylight I don't pick up my phone
We disconnect from technology and focus on the present moment, which can bring a sense of peace and clarity.

'Cause in the daylight anywhere feels like home
We find comfort and familiarity in the world around us, which can provide a sense of belonging and connection.

I have five clocks in my life
We are aware of the passage of time and how it affects us, both positively and negatively.

And only one has the time right
We recognize that our relationship with time is complex and imperfect, and that we must navigate it as best we can.

I'll just unplug it for today
We take a break from the pressures of time and let ourselves exist outside its constraints.

Open hydrant rolled down windows
We find relief from the heat and humidity of summer by opening up to the world and letting ourselves be vulnerable.

This car might make a good old boat
We improvise and find creative solutions to our problems, rather than getting bogged down by limitations and obstacles.

And float down grand street in daylight
We embrace the flow of life and let ourselves be carried by it, rather than trying to control everything around us.

And with just half of a sunburn
We accept the consequences of our actions and recognize that sometimes we have to endure pain or discomfort in order to enjoy life fully.

New yellow lines that I earned
We take pride in our accomplishments and recognize that our hard work and effort pay off in tangible ways.

Step back and here comes the night time
We acknowledge the cyclical nature of life and recognize that there are times of darkness as well as light.