Window to the Abbey is Troy Baker, Jon Titterington, Wayne G. Miller, James Bowen, Christopher Wray, and A.J. Novak
Recorded in Stinson Beach, CA and at Selma Studios.
Part Time
Window To The Abbey Lyrics
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In fifteen minutes with you
And [?] all the reason my mind gets lost in the absence of you
So tell me how to get through this
Tell me how to get over this
Livin' part time with you
Say somethin'
Do somethin'
I'm hangin' on by a thread
And you're about to cut me loose
Oh babe, no life
I'd rather die than spend another minute without you
So tell me how to get through this
Tell me how to get over this
Livin' part time with you
Is worse than being without you
I do just fine
Window to the Abbey's song "Part Time" explores the struggles and pains of living part-time with someone you love. The opening line "I do just fine living off this bottle of wine" suggests that the singer is coping with the pain of being part-time with someone by turning to alcohol. They find some solace in consuming alcohol and spend just fifteen minutes with the person they love. However, their mind gets lost in the absence of their lover, and they cannot escape the pain that comes along with being part-time.
The chorus of the song evokes the desperation and pain of the singer who wants to know how to get over this situation. They are hanging on by a thread, and it feels like their lover is about to cut them loose. They cannot imagine living without their lover and would rather die than spend another minute without them.
In summary, "Part Time" by Window to the Abbey explores the debilitating pain that comes with having to live part-time with someone you love. The singer turns to alcohol to cope with the situation but cannot escape the constant pain it brings. The chorus suggests a feeling of desperation and a willingness to do anything to keep the relationship going.
Line by Line Meaning
I do just fine
I am able to manage and cope with my current situation just fine
living off this bottle of wine
relying on this bottle of wine to help ease my pain and get through my emotions
In fifteen minutes with you
spending just a short period of time with you can make me feel inadequate, emotionally drained, and empty
And [?] all the reason my mind gets lost in the absence of you
despite all the logical reasons why I should move on without you, my mind constantly dwells on your absence and I feel lost without you
Livin' part time with you
having a relationship that is unstable and unreliable, with frequent periods of separation and disconnection
Is worse than being without you
the uncertainty and inconsistency of having a part-time relationship with you is more painful than not having you at all
Say somethin', do somethin'
I am asking you to take action and make some effort towards our relationship
I'm hangin' on by a thread
my emotional state is fragile and I am barely holding on, with the possibility of breaking down at any moment
And you're about to cut me loose
I feel like you are getting ready to leave and abandon me completely
Oh babe, no life
I cannot imagine living without you and the thought of losing you feels unbearable
I'd rather die than spend another minute without you
the pain of being apart from you is so intense that I would rather not exist if it means not having you in my life
So tell me how to get through this
I am seeking guidance and support to help me overcome this difficult situation
Tell me how to get over this
I am asking for advice on how to move on and heal from this emotional pain
Contributed by Violet L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.