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Party animal or a bird in a cage
Mine is a double the spirit of the age
Money for old rope, the coin spinning round
Your time is up, your time is down

I could read a book, I could watch a film
I could spend a day perfectly still
A solitary ring on a link in a chain
We could look alike but we're not all tame

I want it, I want it all the same
But I'm learning on the way
I wanna remember all the colours and the sounds and the shades
But I'm learning on the way

There's someone here to freeze, it couldn't be
A lot of people tease that we were free
I fell off my chair, I flew into the air
But I didn't land, didn't land nowhere

I want it, I want it all the same
But I'll learn it on the way
I wanna remember all the colours and the sounds and the shades
But I'll learn it on the way

I don't care what they were doing before
I don't care what, they could do it again, again
I don't even care what they are doing here right now
But I'll learn it on the way

And the margin's so wide there's a line down the middle
Straight down the middle a dividing line
Never, never, never getting anything together
Never getting anything together one time

I want it, I want it all the same
But I'll learn it on the way
I wanna remember all the colours and the sounds and the shades
But I'll learn it on the way





learning on the way

Overall Meaning

The song "Line" by U. speaks of the struggle between conformity and individuality. The opening lines suggest that society often forces individuals to choose between conforming to predetermined standards or living a free-spirited life, with the singer identifying as the latter. The line "Money for old rope, the coin spinning round" implies a cyclical nature to societal expectations and norms that are blindly followed.


The next verse explores the singer's desire to fully experience life in all its forms, acknowledging that this may mean exploring solitude and stillness as well as seeking out new experiences. The line "We could look alike but we're not all tame" suggests that despite surface similarities, everyone is unique and has the potential for wildness or rebellion.


The chorus speaks of the singer's desire to learn and grow in all aspects of life, including experiencing different colors, sounds, and emotions. The following verses describe a sense of detachment from society and its norms, with the singer indifferent to the actions of others and instead focused on their own journey of growth and discovery.


Overall, the song encourages individuals to embrace their individuality and seek out new experiences, even if it means going against societal norms.


Line by Line Meaning

Party animal or a bird in a cage
I am torn between living wild and being confined


Mine is a double the spirit of the age
I have a wild spirit that cannot be tamed by the norms and standards of my time


Money for old rope, the coin spinning round
Money comes easily, but it just keeps going around in circles without making any significant impact


Your time is up, your time is down
Times change, and fortunes come and go


I could read a book, I could watch a film
There are various ways to pass time and seek stimulation


I could spend a day perfectly still
Sometimes, it is essential to do nothing and enjoy being still and at peace


A solitary ring on a link in a chain
We may look similar, but we are not all meant to follow the same path and be linked together


We could look alike but we're not all tame
We may seem similar, but we all have our unique differences that make us unique


I want it, I want it all the same
I know what I want, and I am determined to get it at whatever cost


But I'm learning on the way
Although I am eager to achieve my goals, I understand that there is still much to learn


I wanna remember all the colours and the sounds and the shades
I desire to experience the richness and variety of life while retaining vivid and detailed memories of my experiences


There's someone here to freeze, it couldn't be
There are people around who discourage and challenge me, but I won't let them hold me back


A lot of people tease that we were free
Many people claim to be free and independent, but in reality, they are still bound by societal expectations and norms


I fell off my chair, I flew into the air
I have experienced ups and downs, successes and failures


But I didn't land, didn't land nowhere
Despite the challenges I have faced, I have not given up or hit rock bottom


I don't care what they were doing before
I am not concerned with the past or the mistakes people may have made in the past


I don't care what, they could do it again, again
I am not interested in dwelling on the negative or becoming bogged down by the failures of others


I don't even care what they are doing here right now
I am focused on my own goals and aspirations and do not have time for other people's drama or negativity


And the margin's so wide there's a line down the middle
The divide and differences between people are so vast and significant that there is a clear separation between individuals


Straight down the middle a dividing line
There is a stark division between different people and groups, and it is not always easy to bridge the gap


Never, never, never getting anything together
People often struggle to come together and work collaboratively due to major differences and disagreements


Never getting anything together one time
Attempts to bring people together and work towards a common goal are often unsuccessful due to differences and conflicts




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DYLAN KEETON, GERARD STARKIE, JOHN LANGLEY, JULIAN PRANSKY-POOLE, RAY CHAN

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