Aristophanes
Reese Lansangan Lyrics

I believe we were all told
From a young age, we were taught a specific way to live and what to believe.

Must be encoded in a lullaby
These teachings were often sung to us as children, in a way that was comforting and easy to remember.

"Kid, one day you will grow old
We were told that as we grew older, life would become more serious and complicated.

And find a love worth growing old for"
But if we found love, it would make those difficulties worth facing.

So I am just a lonely soul
The artist feels isolated and alone in their search for love and fulfillment.

And this anchor talking at this heart's a part
Their longing for something more feels heavy and burdensome, weighing down their heart.

About it how find in a hole (???)
It's unclear what this line means or how it should be interpreted.

Have we always been just creatures walking around the earth
The artist questions their purpose and wonders if there is more to life than just existing on this planet.

Crawling, toiling, taking the absurd?
They reflect on the idea that life can seem pointless or nonsensical at times and that we may be working hard for no reason.

Oh how I pine, oh how I pine
The artist feels a deep, overwhelming sense of longing for something more.

Oh how I pine, it will be fine
Regardless of this longing, the singer believes that things will somehow work out in the end.

Aristophanes, it will be fine
The name Aristophanes is potentially a reference to the ancient Greek playwright, who often wrote about the complications of love and relationships. The artist may be seeking guidance or comfort from this reference.

Oh how I pine, it will be fine
The singer repeats this idea, reiterating their belief that things will ultimately work out

Aristophanes it will be
The song ends on this repeated line, with the singer seeking reassurance that their struggles will come to a positive conclusion.