Made an account specifically so I can write my interpretation of this song. It's one of few that I feel I truly understand. Bear with me, this is purely a literal analysis.
So first thing to note, there are two time periods. The beginning is when there cellphones aren't in popular use. This is signified by how no one has the time. In this early period, both individuals are very much into each other and are eager to meet and both look for each other. They both must look for each other because they dont have possession of cell phones and thus must actually look for each other. But the girl is never on time, thus wait time is the worst and 'someone's' always late
The chorus jumps to the present, in which circumstances have changed and, I guess, 'Julian' has discovered that his girlfriend has been cheating through the possession of her phone. Despite this, there is a futile effort on both parties to reconvene, the intention of which is unclear for both.
He is waiting to see if she will confess to her unfaithfulness and debating whether he should say something instead. However, it is clear to him that she knows he knows. Therefore, there is something she would not like him to tell her.
The next chorus is then in the presence of cellphones, where everyone has the time because they all have phones. The girl does not show up for their meeting, with the excuse that she has already eaten. In this instance 'Julian' looks for the girl through cell phone usage, who blatantly is ignoring his calls or looking away.
Thus, call me back.
Once again, futile effort on 'Julian's part and the dilema about confrontation.
Of course there are emotional complexities involving unrequited attachment. I say attachment rather than love because it does not seem as if 'Julian' himself knows the extent of his emotional involvement with the girl. However, I think the emotional aspect is much more self referential depending on the listener and thusly I will not elaborate further on that point.
Made an account specifically so I can write my interpretation of this song. It's one of few that I feel I truly understand. Bear with me, this is purely a literal analysis.
So first thing to note, there are two time periods. The beginning is when there cellphones aren't in popular use. This is signified by how no one has the time. In this early period, both individuals are very much into each other and are eager to meet and both look for each other. They both must look for each other because they dont have possession of cell phones and thus must actually look for each other. But the girl is never on time, thus wait time is the worst and 'someone's' always late
The chorus jumps to the present, in which circumstances have changed and, I guess, 'Julian' has discovered that his girlfriend has been cheating through the possession of her phone. Despite this, there is a futile effort on both parties to reconvene, the intention of which is unclear for both.
He is waiting to see if she will confess to her unfaithfulness and debating whether he should say something instead. However, it is clear to him that she knows he knows. Therefore, there is something she would not like him to tell her.
The next chorus is then in the presence of cellphones, where everyone has the time because they all have phones. The girl does not show up for their meeting, with the excuse that she has already eaten. In this instance 'Julian' looks for the girl through cell phone usage, who blatantly is ignoring his calls or looking away.
Thus, call me back.
Once again, futile effort on 'Julian's part and the dilema about confrontation.
Of course there are emotional complexities involving unrequited attachment. I say attachment rather than love because it does not seem as if 'Julian' himself knows the extent of his emotional involvement with the girl. However, I think the emotional aspect is much more self referential depending on the listener and thusly I will not elaborate further on that point.
Most accurate interpretation yet.
Most accurate interpretation yet.