GMT

Oliver Sim's 'GMT' is a poignant exploration of longing and emotional distance, set against the backdrop of Greenwich Mean Time. The song's lyrics convey a deep sense of missing someone, with the repeated refrain 'I'm on Greenwich Mean Time missing you, missing you' emphasizing the physical and emotional separation. The reference to 'Greenwich Mean Time' not only situates the narrator in a specific place but also underscores the universal experience of time passing differently when one is apart from a loved one.

The imagery in the song is rich and evocative, with colors like 'pink and blue' and 'peach, the orange, the blue, the purple, pink and red' painting a vivid picture of the sky at dusk. This parting sky symbolizes a moment of transition, mirroring the narrator's emotional state. The line 'Someone decided to save my life, pink and blue, pink and blue' suggests a moment of grace or intervention, perhaps hinting at the solace found in nature or the beauty of the world even amidst personal turmoil.

Sim's lyrics also delve into the introspective, as seen in lines like 'As if the city took one look at me / And opened up the sky / In a gesture of sweet, sweet sympathy / But who the hell am I?' Here, the city becomes a character in the narrative, offering a sense of empathy and connection. The narrator grapples with their identity and emotions, feeling both a deep love for the city and a profound sense of missing the person they are separated from. This duality is captured beautifully in the line 'I have feelings enough of two / I can love this city whilst missing you,' highlighting the complexity of human emotions and the capacity to hold multiple feelings simultaneously.