where the sidewalk ends
The Lyndsay Diaries Lyrics
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You tune the dial, but the static still remains.
We fear the silence, so let's listen to the faceless name.
Don't swing on my emotions and play off my actions.
This isn't going to be another shot in the dark.
But only another step closer to seperation.
And this has everything to do with what you said last night.
Ride the railroad that drives the nails and write it down in your diary.
Because this is better than a photograph.
This isn't going to be another shot in the dark.
But only another step closer to seperation.
Remember not remembering?
It all ends here sometimes.
Do you remember when we couldn't remember?
It all ends here sometimes.
Let's sit back, tip the glass, and say those were the days.
Because this is where the sidewalk ends.
Waving your hands goodbye.
Please don't make me say the bitter words.
This tears me apart...
Goodbye.
The lyrics to The Lyndsay Diaries' "Where the Sidewalk Ends" are introspective and melancholic, with the themes of separation and the passage of time running throughout. The song begins with the lines "Songs of innocence play a sour tune. / You tune the dial, but the static still remains." These lines convey a sense of disillusionment and disappointment; despite the singer's efforts to find something pure and good in the world (represented by "songs of innocence"), they're met with nothing but noise and static.
The chorus repeats the refrain "This isn't going to be another shot in the dark / But only another step closer to separation." Here, the singer is acknowledging that they're moving towards an inevitable ending, whether it's the end of a relationship or simply the end of a phase in their life.
The line "Ride the railroad that drives the nails and write it down in your diary" is an interesting one; it suggests that the difficult and painful experiences we go through can be transformed into something productive and creative. By writing about our struggles, we can come to a greater understanding of them and perhaps even find some beauty or meaning in them.
The final stanza of the song is especially poignant. The singer asks if the listener remembers a time when they couldn't remember, implying that they're losing touch with their past and their memories. The song ends with the line "Waving your hands goodbye. / Please don't make me say the bitter words. / This tears me apart... / Goodbye." This final goodbye is painful, and the singer is begging the listener not to force them to say it.
Overall, "Where the Sidewalk Ends" is a powerful and emotionally resonant song about the difficulties of growing apart from someone we once cared about.
Line by Line Meaning
Songs of innocence play a sour tune.
Pleasant things no longer seem pleasant, perhaps because of negative experiences or associations.
You tune the dial, but the static still remains.
You try to change things or improve your situation, but the problems persist.
We fear the silence, so let's listen to the faceless name.
We are uncomfortable with silence, so we cling to things like media or technology to fill the void.
Don't swing on my emotions and play off my actions.
Don't manipulate me based on how you think I feel or what you think I'm doing.
This isn't going to be another shot in the dark.
This attempt won't be random or unfocused - it's purposeful.
But only another step closer to separation.
But it will likely still lead to us growing apart or distancing from each other.
I'm not going to run this race forever.
I won't keep going at this pace indefinitely.
And this has everything to do with what you said last night.
Recent events or conversations have weighed heavily on my mind and influenced my decisions.
Ride the railroad that drives the nails and write it down in your diary.
Endure the difficult path you're on and document your experiences and feelings for the future.
Because this is better than a photograph.
This way, you can capture more than just a visual memory - you can also keep your thoughts and emotions tied to it.
Remember not remembering?
Do you remember times where you forgot something, but were at least aware of having forgotten it?
It all ends here sometimes.
Eventually, everything comes to an end or reaches a stopping point.
Do you remember when we couldn't remember?
Do you remember a time where you (and likely others) were completely unaware of something having been forgotten in the first place?
Let's sit back, tip the glass, and say those were the days.
Let's relax and reminisce about the good times we used to have.
Because this is where the sidewalk ends.
This is where things change or come to a conclusion.
Waving your hands goodbye.
This is a visual sign of departing or leaving someone/something behind.
Please don't make me say the bitter words.
Please don't force me into a situation where I have to say something harsh or negative.
This tears me apart...
This makes me emotionally devastated or shattered.
Goodbye.
This is a farewell, likely a permanent one.
Contributed by Kaelyn G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.