First off, a few of the lyrics are wrong, including the the first line, which should be :
"Please put Chastity's books and magazines away,"
Then, even though it makes less sense, the second stanza following the chorus is:
"All these things that I keep without caring too deep..."
Lastly, the final stanza before the second chorus should read:
"You can't change what it's been before;
it's erased and you can't restore;
let the screen fade black... go, go;
I don't want it back."
So it's obvious this song is about a breakup, but based on it's tone and the lyrics I don't think it represents depression so much as it illustrates disinterest and apathy. It seems to tell the story of a couple who's relationship has ran it's natural course and a revelation that if things aren't working out and two people don't care for one another they should just move on. In any event it's a great song and it makes me want to dance awesomely. Peter, Bjorn & John are great songwriters, and every album they've released so far has been outstanding' there are 5 so far with a 6th on the way, so check them out if you haven't already.
First off, a few of the lyrics are wrong, including the the first line, which should be : "Please put Chastity's books and magazines away," Then, even though it makes less sense, the second stanza following the chorus is: "All these things that I keep without caring too deep..." Lastly, the final stanza before the second chorus should read: "You can't change what it's been before; it's erased and you can't restore; let the screen fade black... go, go; I don't want it back."
So it's obvious this song is about a breakup, but based on it's tone and the lyrics I don't think it represents depression so much as it illustrates disinterest and apathy. It seems to tell the story of a couple who's relationship has ran it's natural course and a revelation that if things aren't working out and two people don't care for one another they should just move on. In any event it's a great song and it makes me want to dance awesomely. Peter, Bjorn & John are great songwriters, and every album they've released so far has been outstanding' there are 5 so far with a 6th on the way, so check them out if you haven't already.