Meaning of Subtraction Lyrics

Meaning of Subtraction

I ran laughing through the field but that laughter didn't follow me

It stayed hanging high above my head I lived while I could on the memory

I went out to find my hope found a set of rusty keys sunk into the ground

I went out to find my joy but I looked into the sun and throught the world was burning down

And as a child I struggled with the meaning of subtraction

A thousand silly numbers sent me flying through the air

Days and nights left pondering the meaning of subtraction

Until the day I turned around a you weren't there

Is something wrong? I don't know

Well I grew into a man the teachers of the world evaded questioning

The field was full of buildings now and the sun kept blazing anyhow

And every new addition kept reminding me

That as a child I struggled with the meaning of subtraction

A thousand silly numbers left me sobbing in despair

Days and nights left pondering the meaning of subtraction

Until the day I turned around and you were there

Is something wrong? I don't know

There's a keyhole in my heart A light before our faces that fills our eyes

There are two laughters sounding now as one

There are many simple things that still confound the wise

That as a child I struggled with the meaning of subtraction

A thousand silly numbers left me sobbing in despair

Days and nights left pondering the meaning of subtraction

Until the day I turned around and you were there

That as a child I struggled with the meaning of subtraction

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