In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
You chose to surrender the best thing that's happened to you
What were you missing? Were you just tripping?
Running away from your fear was the best you could do
You made this decision, you chose our division
And I have no regrets
I wish you the very best
In all that you do
Congratulations, now you are free
You have earned your degree
Yeah, you've graduated
This is your last separation from me
There'll be no more trying, no more coming back
No more forgiving you, no more thinking that
Somehow the sum will be different
By using division
Half of your friends would attend before they ever knew
Why they are going to this party I'm throwing
They would be thinking that I would be pleading to you
To get back together, well, how about never?
You're gonna miss me, Brad
So funny I had to laugh
You did this to you
Yeah, you did
Congratulations, now you are free
You have earned your degree
Yeah, you've graduated
This is your last separation from me
There'll be no more trying, no more coming back
No more forgiving you, no more thinking that
Somehow the sum will be different
By using division
Congratulations, you've graduated
You finally got your degree
In your last separation from me
Congratulations, you've graduated
To be all alone by yourself
Let me throw you a party, farewell
Farewell, farewell, farewell, farewell, well, well, well
Congratulations, yeah, yeah, yeah
What were you missing? Were you just tripping?
Running away from your fear was the best you could do
You made this decision, you chose our division
And I have no regrets
I wish you the very best
In all that you do
Congratulations, now you are free
You have earned your degree
Yeah, you've graduated
This is your last separation from me
There'll be no more trying, no more coming back
No more forgiving you, no more thinking that
Somehow the sum will be different
By using division
Half of your friends would attend before they ever knew
Why they are going to this party I'm throwing
They would be thinking that I would be pleading to you
To get back together, well, how about never?
You're gonna miss me, Brad
So funny I had to laugh
You did this to you
Yeah, you did
Congratulations, now you are free
You have earned your degree
Yeah, you've graduated
This is your last separation from me
There'll be no more trying, no more coming back
No more forgiving you, no more thinking that
Somehow the sum will be different
By using division
Congratulations, you've graduated
You finally got your degree
In your last separation from me
Congratulations, you've graduated
To be all alone by yourself
Let me throw you a party, farewell
Farewell, farewell, farewell, farewell, well, well, well
Congratulations, yeah, yeah, yeah
Lyrics submitted by sweetilex08
Division Lyrics as written by Alyson Michalka Antonina Armato
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Walt Disney Music Company, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
Its about a girl who liked a guy so much that even though he had broken her heart many many many times, she kept forgiving him, convincing herself that this time would be different. It never ended up actually being different, but in the pit of her stomach she still always loved him. Finally she decided that it needed to end once and for all, thats where the line "this is your last separation from me" came in, and now she knows that hes gonna want her back because she finnaly gave up on him, but shes trying to be strong and not give in. Trust me, dont put yourself in this situation, its bad, really really bad.
Honestly, this may be a totally different interpretation than anyone else, but whether it is or not I'll always think of the song this way.
Aly & AJ had just graduated, but I don't think it is really about that.
It's about a guy who seriously messed up, out of fear. They had a perfect relationship going, or atleast she thought.He must of broken up with her ("you choose our division") and she knew he was a coward, he couldn't give them a chance. And she's got a good head on her shoulders, she's more positive and knows where she is going. She might've been upset at first, but she's learned not to waste her time with someone who "chose to surrender" the best thing that happened.
One reason why I love this song so much, is because I've been in the guy's place, only as a girl, of course. I liked a guy, and I think he liked me back too, but I was scared. Scared of everything that could of happened. I had something good going for me, and I cowardly threw it out of my life. Now I don't know if the guy feels this way. But I feel as if I'm the singer, only singing to myself, if that makes sense.
But, Aly & AJ are amazing.
"there'll be no more dragging" should be "there'll be no more try again" "no more thinking that somehow this song will be different..." should be "no more thinking that somehow the sum will be different..."
nicole that's exactly what i thought it meant too.
i think its actually 'your last separation from me"
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If you guys only knew how much this song made me cry when I first heard it ....wow. This was right after my boyfriend broke up with me and I started like crying my damn eyes out. Its really sad.
This song portrays the girls' talents perfectly. Great singing, yes...however, I'm more impressed with their skills as songwriters.
It's sum, not song.
I love this song. It reminds me of my ex, naturally. (: I think Aly and AJ really prove they're not just Disney pop stars with this song. It's really good.
they're pretty impressive songwriters for disney stars. the song actually has a story line and a theme etc instead of just being a cliche break up song