Personally, I think he's making a reference to George Orwell's book, 1984.
What finally brought me to this conclusion was the line, "splitting planets into thirds." In 1984, Earth is domnated by three major Communist Superpowers who perpetually fight each other, but will never defeat the other.
Also, "kill time as the book reads" could be a reference to Goldstein's book in 1984, which explains the meaning and existence of the superstates.
Lastly, his "baby" is the Winston's love interest Julia. He misses her, but he also realizers that the two of them together is always, suicide.
Personally, I think he's making a reference to George Orwell's book, 1984. What finally brought me to this conclusion was the line, "splitting planets into thirds." In 1984, Earth is domnated by three major Communist Superpowers who perpetually fight each other, but will never defeat the other. Also, "kill time as the book reads" could be a reference to Goldstein's book in 1984, which explains the meaning and existence of the superstates. Lastly, his "baby" is the Winston's love interest Julia. He misses her, but he also realizers that the two of them together is always, suicide.