She is definitely warning her new man that she has made many, many mistakes in past relationships. She can't promise him anything, but she is going to give it her best shot. Truly a haunting song, it is so sad and yet hopeful. This is by far my favorite Tracy Chapman song, since it describes so fully how I feel every time I go into a new relationship. It's like my disclaimer: I'm pretty messed up, man! I might mess you up too!!
She is definitely warning her new man that she has made many, many mistakes in past relationships. She can't promise him anything, but she is going to give it her best shot. Truly a haunting song, it is so sad and yet hopeful. This is by far my favorite Tracy Chapman song, since it describes so fully how I feel every time I go into a new relationship. It's like my disclaimer: I'm pretty messed up, man! I might mess you up too!!