Sixty/Forty Lyrics

Lyric discussion by pumpkinbunnies 

Cover art for Sixty/Forty lyrics by Nico

i think this song goes into the mind of someone struggling with depression or darkness in their mind. the chorus "will there be another time?" strongly suggests feelings of nihilism or worry about the future continuing for them. Nico's voice is special for this track because I think she holds such a tasteful meloncholy tone, perfect for her songs with darker themes.

i also think this song might have to do with aging. "when the evening light wants to be so bright" makes me think of someone with an old shell who's spirit is still pushing but is held back by their physical state. the third line of the song sounds like someone dealing with the idea of things becoming harder for themselves.

my idea for the title 60/40 i could only come up with was risk when dealing stocks. this might be a stretch but I think she's trying to convey whether life is worth continuing at a certain point when the pain becomes overbearing.