Laughing at "Rapper's Delight"'s no revenge, and anyway it wasn't your idea, and anyway it's . Dean Street's another story, a realm of knowledge unapplicable here.You've just about finished leaving Dean Street, and Aeroman, behind.If this means avoiding the one who protected your ass all through junior high, the one you once ached to emulate, the one whose orbit you were happy just to swing in - if it means leaving the million-dollar kid's regular phone messages in Abraham's precise handwriting unreturned - that's a small price to pay for growing up, isn't it
The passage reflects on the complexities of growing up and moving on from past influences. It highlights the relationship with a significant figure from the narrator's life, someone who provided protection and inspiration during formative years. The mention of "Rapper's Delight" and Dean Street suggests a contrast between nostalgia and the necessity of leaving certain memories behind to embrace maturity.
The narrator grapples with the emotional cost of distancing themselves from the past, including unreturned calls which symbolize unresolved connections. However, they perceive this detachment as a necessary step toward personal growth. The overarching theme emphasizes the bittersweet nature of change and the sacrifices made in the pursuit of adulthood.
