Distance
ajj Lyrics

The first month after you left
This line indicates the beginning of a new phase in the singer's life after the departure of his loved one.

I drank and jerked off 'til I slept
The singer consumed alcohol and masturbated to distract himself from missing his partner.

I went to work when I had to
Despite his sadness, the singer still fulfilled his work responsibilities.

And then came home
The artist returned home after completing his daily tasks.

I fed the dog when I had to
The singer looked after his pet's needs, despite his own emotional state.

I fed myself when I had to
The singer made sure to eat regularly, even if he wasn't feeling hungry.

Went out of town when I had to
The singer only went out of town when it was necessary, likely to avoid feeling lonely or isolated.

And then came home
The artist returned to his home base after any necessary trips or ventures outside of his normal routine.

And I know this won't last forever
The singer acknowledges that this period of grief and longing will eventually pass.

But goddammit it feels like forever
Despite knowing that this heartache won't last, the artist still feels like it's lasting an eternity.

Since we've been together
This line highlights how long the singer and his partner have been separated and how long the singer has been feeling this way.

Til we'll be together again
This line expresses the artist's hope and longing to be reunited with his loved one in the future.

The second month after you left
The singer is now acknowledging the passage of time since his partner left, indicating that he is slowly coming to terms with the reality of the situation.

I still felt real depressed
Despite the passage of time, the singer is still struggling with his grief.

But I've got plenty of other things
The singer has found other activities to engage with in order to distract himself from his sadness.

To spend my time on
By finding other things to do, the artist is able to fill his time in a productive and healthy way.

I hate whiny fucking songs like this
The artist is acknowledging the irony that this song, which is essentially a whiny and sad song, is the kind of music that he dislikes.

But I can't afford a therapist
The singer is acknowledging that he needs professional help but is unable to afford it.

Sorry guys
This is a sarcastic remark, acknowledging that the song is getting sad again and apologizing for it.

Here's a solo
This line indicates that the singer is shifting the focus of the song away from its sad lyrics and instead highlighting the instrumentation and music.

And it's harder to be yourself
The artist is reflecting on how difficult it is to be authentic and true to oneself.

Than it is to be anybody else
The singer is acknowledging that it is easier to put on a façade or pretend to be someone else than it is to be genuine and true to oneself.

I wish I was someone closer to you
The singer is expressing his desire to be closer to his partner, both physically and emotionally.

Woo!
This is an exclamation of excitement and enthusiasm, likely intended to break up the sad tone of the rest of the song.