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Post by Kathie on Aug 24, 2013 1:01:29 GMT
Lyrics: Dear party of the first part It’s time to draw the line It’s time to make the list and Divide up the broken heart
Dear mother of my daughter Dear father of my son It’s time to face the problem and Find the proper dissolution
This is the New Math This is the New Math We didn’t add up So now we’ve got to decide This is the New Math This is the New Math Still I think it’s a shame How we multiply and divide
Dear children of our union It’s time to have the talk This may get hard to follow You’d better get some chalk
We’ll put it on the blackboard Husband minus wife Sorry you had to learn so young There’s math in real life
This is the New Math This is the New Math We didn't add up So now we've got to decide
This is the New Math This is the New Math Still I think it’s a shame How we multiply and divide
Don’t worry It’ll be okay Even though I won’t see you every day Mommy still loves you Daddy still loves you Instead of one home now you’ll have two
This is the New Math This is the New Math We didn't add up So now we've got to decide
This is the New Math This is the New Math It’s a shame how we multiply and divide (3x)
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Post by Kathie on Aug 24, 2013 6:39:08 GMT
dat guitar solo
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Post by Molly Phillips on Aug 24, 2013 7:50:44 GMT
It's awesome
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weirdosince1999
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Post by weirdosince1999 on Dec 11, 2016 7:57:59 GMT
I only recently realized how serious the lyrics of this song are. I never understood because of the upbeat tone of the song, but once I actually read the lyrics, I will admit that I was appalled to realize the song was about divorce. I do love this song, for sure, but frankly, it is my least favorite of Molly's music because I am against divorce. In my humble opinion, it is absolutely unacceptable, as is any behavior that leads up to it. I don't like the lyric "any answer's alright if its justified" because divorce is never justifiable, especially when children don't want it to happen in their family.
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Post by Rockerbaby on Dec 11, 2016 18:37:58 GMT
I only recently realized how serious the lyrics of this song are. I never understood because of the upbeat tone of the song, but once I actually read the lyrics, I will admit that I was appalled to realize the song was about divorce. I do love this song, for sure, but frankly, it is my least favorite of Molly's music because I am against divorce. In my humble opinion, it is absolutely unacceptable, as is any behavior that leads up to it. I don't like the lyric "any answer's alright if its justified" because divorce is never justifiable, especially when children don't want it to happen in their family. I've always taken that line as sarcastic. Jon Cooksey said the song is about the damage divorce does to kids, so I think that line is kind of implying that, whatever decision an adult makes in a divorce, they will find a way to justify their choice and perhaps even convince themselves that they are doing the right thing but, really, the kids are still going to end up getting hurt and that isn't justifiable.
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weirdosince1999
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Post by weirdosince1999 on Dec 12, 2016 1:28:30 GMT
I only recently realized how serious the lyrics of this song are. I never understood because of the upbeat tone of the song, but once I actually read the lyrics, I will admit that I was appalled to realize the song was about divorce. I do love this song, for sure, but frankly, it is my least favorite of Molly's music because I am against divorce. In my humble opinion, it is absolutely unacceptable, as is any behavior that leads up to it. I don't like the lyric "any answer's alright if its justified" because divorce is never justifiable, especially when children don't want it to happen in their family. I've always taken that line as sarcastic. Jon Cooksey said the song is about the damage divorce does to kids, so I think that line is kind of implying that, whatever decision an adult makes in a divorce, they will find a way to justify their choice and perhaps even convince themselves that they are doing the right thing but, really, the kids are still going to end up getting hurt and that isn't justifiable. Oh, thank you for responding. Your explanation of that lyric being sarcastic makes a lot of sense, and up until now, I didn't think of it that way. Another thing I didn't like about the song is that it me feel as though the song had a dismissive "too bad, so sad" attitude about divorce, because it is so upbeat, and that in turn completely dismisses acknowledgment of the negative impact it can have on children. But maybe, the song is mocking some of the real life parents out there who do think that way, and do dismiss their children's feelings. Not all divorcees are like this, I know, but plenty of them are that way. There is no denying that, and initially I thought this song was taking their side. Thank you for giving me another perspective on these lyrics.
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Post by darbme on Jan 21, 2017 5:31:57 GMT
I've always taken that line as sarcastic. Jon Cooksey said the song is about the damage divorce does to kids, so I think that line is kind of implying that, whatever decision an adult makes in a divorce, they will find a way to justify their choice and perhaps even convince themselves that they are doing the right thing but, really, the kids are still going to end up getting hurt and that isn't justifiable. Oh, thank you for responding. Your explanation of that lyric being sarcastic makes a lot of sense, and up until now, I didn't think of it that way. Another thing I didn't like about the song is that it me feel as though the song had a dismissive "too bad, so sad" attitude about divorce, because it is so upbeat, and that in turn completely dismisses acknowledgment of the negative impact it can have on children. But maybe, the song is mocking some of the real life parents out there who do think that way, and do dismiss their children's feelings. Not all divorcees are like this, I know, but plenty of them are that way. There is no denying that, and initially I thought this song was taking their side. Thank you for giving me another perspective on these lyrics. That is the thing that I probably love the most about reading the forum here and reading all of people's perspectives and opinions. I often learn new things or see things in a way I had not thought of before. The upbeat sounds could be there to show how too often the adults will wrap things up in a present or put frosting on the rotten cake to make themselves feel better while the kids suffer. The dismissive "too bad, so sad" attitude is a more satirical and not to be taken literally or at least to show the ridiculousness of a parent having that kind of dismissive attitude about it or forcing it upon their kid. It's a great song but there are so many amazing songs in the show, i really appreciate this one!
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Post by tzigone on Jan 24, 2017 0:00:12 GMT
Well, that's an opinion I'll strongly disagree with. I think divorce is absolutely acceptable. Even a positive and good thing under certain circumstances. Abuse, infidelity, or even just incompatibility or no longer being happy together are all reasons that are acceptable to me. Obviously, the effect on children (if there are any) should not be ignored, but staying in a relationship where one or both parties is miserable is not a good thing, as a general rule. And while some things can be worked out with compromise or counseling, some can't. And sometimes even with problems that can be overcome, the people involved (including the kids, if they exist) would be happier ending the marriage than compromising.
But yes, the song is about the negatives of divorce, not the positives or new opportunities or sense of peace or relief, or happiness, etc.
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