The Divide
The Legendary Pink Dots Lyrics

I was brushing my teeth when
I was in the middle of my daily routine of self-care

The power went down
The electricity suddenly stopped working

You know, you can't be prepared for that
No matter how ready you think you are, unexpected events can still catch you off guard

That electric toothbrush just
The device I was using to clean my teeth

Ceased functioning and I didn't have a clue
Suddenly stopped working and I had no idea why

I tried a manual spin in my mouth, but hell
I attempted to brush my teeth manually, but it was difficult

It was early
This incident happened in the morning

And my fingers just weren't fast enough
I couldn't brush my teeth effectively without the help of the electric toothbrush

I grabbed the soap - both hands
I desperately looked for an alternative to clean my mouth

Bit it as if it was a burger
I took a bite of the soap in a desperate attempt to freshen my breath

But it was disgusting and
Unfortunately, the taste of the soap was unpleasant

Pointless as the essence
It was pointless since the remnants

Of last night's excesses were still there
Of the previous night's indulgences still lingered

Decided on a strong coffee to
I thought a strong cup of coffee would mask the unpleasant taste

Disguise that lingering taste
Hide the persistent aftertaste

But of course the coffee machine was dead
Unfortunately, the coffee machine was also not functioning

But sure, I felt kind of pathetic
I couldn't help feeling a bit helpless and pathetic

But I decided to call the
Determined to seek help, I called

Housekeeper on my mobile as
My housekeeper using my mobile phone

I had no idea of how to change a fuse
I lacked the knowledge to fix the electrical problem myself

The phone said: "Battery empty
My phone displayed a message indicating low battery

Please recharge" great!
Unfortunately, the phone battery was drained, which added to my frustration

It was time to get the hell out of
I decided it was best to leave

This apartment I punched in the exit code
Entered the security code to exit

Five, six, seven times nothing happened
Despite multiple attempts, the door didn't open

I pounded - Just pounded on
Started hitting the heavily secured door

That reinforced, heavily padded
The door that was fortified and soundproofed

Soundproofed Front door of mine
Referring to my own front door, designed to prevent noise from escaping

And wondered if it was just me
I questioned if I was the only one experiencing this situation

Of course it was just me!
Realized and accepted that I was alone in this ordeal

I found out at around 9pm that
Later in the evening, around 9pm, I discovered

I wasn't alone when the first
I wasn't the only one affected when the first

Light went off in the great
Light source went off in the tall

Glass tower across the divide
Building made of glass located on the other side of the division or distance

9pm - Monday night
Specifically referring to a Monday evening at 9pm

Normally the time to switch off that computer
Usually, this is the time to turn off the computer

Order in Malay Kofta, samosas
Considering ordering Malay Kofta and samosas for a meal

A carton of wine put the feet up read a book
Relaxing with a box of wine, putting my feet up, and enjoying a book

I know you're laughing
I am aware that you might find this situation amusing

But I still firmly believe
Nevertheless, I strongly hold the belief

That technology isn't everything
Technology does not hold absolute importance in life

Instead, I found myself stumbling
Rather, I ended up struggling

Around on borrowed illumination
Moving in darkness using whatever little light was available

I found half a packet of crackers left by
I discovered some leftover crackers from

My last girlfriend a few weeks ago
My previous girlfriend, who left a few weeks prior

And ate them - slowly
Consumed them in a slow manner, savoring the taste

Then I just curled up on the couch
I eventually settled down comfortably on the sofa

And of course I slept badly
As expected, my sleep was restless and unsatisfying

Now I mark the days
Currently, I keep track of the passing days

Much like a castaway on a
Similar to a shipwrecked person on a

Raft on the open sea
Floating object in the vast ocean

Little blue lines on the wall
Small blue markings on the wall

With that antique ball-point pen
Using an old ball-point pen as a writing instrument

But it's drying out now
However, the pen is running out of ink

But I've given up the shouting
I have stopped yelling in frustration

I've given up the pummeling
Abandoned the act of violently striking

Because it's pointless
Since it serves no purpose

I've tried to establish a routine
I attempted to create a set schedule

I even tidied up the place with my bare hands
Furthermore, I cleaned and organized the surroundings using only my hands

But it's not gonna be long now
However, it won't be much longer until

The last thing I did before the power
Prior to the power outage, the final action I took was

Failed was to command the bank
To instruct the bank to

To make all of my regular payments
Arrange for automatic payment of all my usual expenses

Automatically on an appointed date you see
On a specific date, without the need for manual intervention

I didn't want them to come looking for me
To prevent the bank from searching for me

I'm reasonably wealthy I will not
Considering my financial status, I am capable of

Be saved by the bill
Avoiding financial distress due to unpaid bills

I really hope you appreciate the humour I'm
I genuinely hope you can understand and appreciate the irony in my

Showing at this rather inappropriate moment
Expressing this comedic aspect during a situation considered unsuitable

Lately, I've been wondering if any of my
Recently, I have been contemplating if any of my

Networking friends and acquaintances miss me
Connections and contacts in my social circle actually miss my presence

Frankly, I doubt it sure, I'm decent company
Honestly, I have doubts about it, although I believe I am enjoyable to be around

I spin the odd, inspired one-liner
I occasionally come up with witty and thought-provoking remarks

I'm amusing, but face it - Hardly essential
I can be entertaining, but let's be realistic - I am not vital

And I know what you're thinking
I am aware of the thought crossing your mind

It looks bad, doesn't it?
The situation appears unfavorable and difficult, doesn't it?

But you don't have to worry
You needn't be concerned

Understand that I have accepted my fate
Please comprehend that I have come to terms with my destiny

None of us - not even you
Neither me nor anyone else, not even you

- will go on forever and well
Will remain indefinitely or endlessly, and, well

Look - I have a shelf packed with books
Observe - I possess a shelf filled with books