Long Division
Mira Lyrics


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You're on your own
You breathe by yourself
Deciding you won't be mistaken
You're almost home
But not far enough, but not all I've got

You wander around
You see by yourself
The light in you won't be forsaken
You're almost home
But not far enough

On your own
Divided, do you like it?

You're on your own
You breathe by yourself
Deciding you won't be mistaken
You're almost home

On your own




Divided, do you like it?
On your own

Overall Meaning

"Long Division" by Mira is a song that portrays the feeling of independence and self-sufficiency. The first stanza, "You're on your own, you breathe by yourself, deciding you won't be mistaken", implies that the person singing is not reliant on anyone else and is solely responsible for their well-being. The second stanza, "You wander around, you see by yourself, the light in you won't be forsaken" further emphasizes this sense of self-reliance, as the person is able to navigate through life independently and overcome challenges. The chorus, "On your own, divided, do you like it?" poses a question, possibly implying that being independent can be isolating, but ultimately it is a worthy sacrifice.


The song has an overall message of strength and resilience, as the person singing is able to rely on themselves despite any setbacks they may face. They are almost home, but not far enough, suggesting that they are close to achieving their goals, but still have a ways to go. Overall, "Long Division" is a song that promotes the idea of self-sufficiency and the ability to overcome obstacles alone.


Line by Line Meaning

You're on your own
You are alone without support.


You breathe by yourself
You rely on your own breath to survive.


Deciding you won't be mistaken
You are determined not to make any errors in judgment.


You're almost home
You are nearing the end of a journey or experience.


But not far enough, but not all I've got
You are close to your goal, but you have not reached it and you have not achieved everything you want.


You wander around
You walk around aimlessly with no direction or purpose.


You see by yourself
You rely on your own eyes to see the world around you.


The light in you won't be forsaken
Your inner brightness and hope will never be abandoned.


On your own
You are alone without support.


Divided, do you like it?
You are separated or fragmented, experiencing internal conflict, and questioning whether or not you enjoy it.


You're on your own
You are alone without support.


Deciding you won't be mistaken
You are determined not to make any errors in judgment.


You're almost home
You are nearing the end of a journey or experience.


On your own
You are alone without support.




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