Divided
Tegan and Sara Lyrics


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Go downtown to catch the early movie.
The shows are cheaper there
And they don't mind if you put your feet up.
She's out on the highway.
She's got a homemade sign it says.
Go ahead try to figure what my future looks like.

I don't want to live my life like a story.
Always thinkin' I could've been something.
Don't run along side and control me.
Just film away and let me be.

At ease I, I feel fine.
I'll move on, I'll go on.

There's something so divided.
Don't worry about me I'll be fine.
Don't live your life for me or for anyone.
You live your life as if you're one.
You live your life as if you're one.
Quiet, it's awful quiet.

How can you be mad?
We've just got started.
I want to shave my head and lie in bed all day long.

How can you be mad?
We've just got started.
You live your as if you're one.
You live your as if you're one.

At ease I, I feel fine.
I'll move on, I'll go on.

Don't live your life like a movie.
Always thinkin' you could've been something.
Don't live your life for me or for anyone.
You live your life as if you're one.




You live your life as if you're one.
Quiet, it's awful quiet. so quiet.

Overall Meaning

The song "Divided" by Tegan and Sara talks about living life on your own terms and not letting others dictate your future. The song starts by describing a scene where the singer goes to watch a movie downtown where the shows are cheaper, and the audience doesn't mind if they put their feet up. At the same time, someone is out on the highway with a homemade sign that says, "Go ahead try to figure what my future looks like."


The lyrics mainly emphasize the message of breaking away from societal expectations and conventional norms. The singer doesn't want to live their life like a story always thinking they could've been something, nor do they want others to control them. They want to be free to live their life as they choose while others do the same.


The repeated line, "You live your life as if you're one," emphasizes the importance of individuality and self-discovery. The song ends with the singer feeling fine and ready to move on with their life, suggesting they have found peace and comfort in living life on their own terms.


Line by Line Meaning

Go downtown to catch the early movie.
Let's head to the cheaper movie theaters in downtown and catch the early show to save some money.


The shows are cheaper there
The movie shows in downtown are less expensive compared to other theaters in town.


And they don't mind if you put your feet up.
The cinema in downtown allows you to feel comfortable and put your feet up while enjoying your movie.


She's out on the highway.
She's traveling on the road, maybe searching for something new.


She's got a homemade sign it says.
She's carrying a sign that she made herself.


Go ahead try to figure what my future looks like.
I'm not going to let anyone else dictate my future, I'm in charge of my own life.


I don't want to live my life like a story.
I don't want to live life based on the standards of a story book or movie, I want to live it on my own terms.


Always thinkin' I could've been something.
I don't want to constantly think about what could have been, I want to focus on the present.


Don't run along side and control me.
Please don't try to control me or run alongside me, let me live my own life.


Just film away and let me be.
Just leave me alone and let me live my own life without any outside interference.


At ease I, I feel fine.
I'm relaxed and content with the current situation.


I'll move on, I'll go on.
I'm strong enough to move on and continue despite any challenges or setbacks.


There's something so divided.
There's a clear difference and separation in opinion or perspective.


Don't worry about me I'll be fine.
Don't concern yourself with my life, I can handle things on my own.


Don't live your life for me or for anyone.
Don't try to live your life for me or anyone else, you should live your life for yourself.


You live your life as if you're one.
You should live your life as an individual, not worrying about others' opinions.


Quiet, it's awful quiet.
There's a deafening silence between us.


How can you be mad?
Why are you angry?


We've just got started.
We just began, there's still much more to come.


I want to shave my head and lie in bed all day long.
I just want to relax and take it easy for a while.


Don't live your life like a movie.
Don't base your life on the standards or expectations of movies and TV shows.


Always thinkin' you could've been something.
Stop thinking about what you could have been, and focus on who you are now.


You live your life as if you're one.
You should live your life independently, not always worrying about or relying on others.


Quiet, it's awful quiet. so quiet.
Things are so quiet, it's almost eerie.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SARA QUIN, TEGAN QUIN

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