I think this song is about a parent trying to explain to their child why they are getting a divorce with the other parent. When it says 'we're only taking turns, holding this world" the parent is trying to say that they are going to be taking turns taking care of the children, and its how its always been anyway, because the family never did anything together. They are sayng that the child might not understand it right now, but when they are older they will understand. Also when the song says,"if i say who i know it just goes to show you need me less than i need you." the parent has probably cheated, but they need their child, and are afraid if they tell them that they have cheated, then the child wont trust them anymore, and hate them.
wow...ive been wanting to say what i thought of this song forever. I iove this song. its amazing! =]
I completely agree, that's what I thought when I first heard the song. There are multiple interpretations, but I take it as a parent telling a child about a divorce.
I completely agree, that's what I thought when I first heard the song. There are multiple interpretations, but I take it as a parent telling a child about a divorce.
I think this song is about a parent trying to explain to their child why they are getting a divorce with the other parent. When it says 'we're only taking turns, holding this world" the parent is trying to say that they are going to be taking turns taking care of the children, and its how its always been anyway, because the family never did anything together. They are sayng that the child might not understand it right now, but when they are older they will understand. Also when the song says,"if i say who i know it just goes to show you need me less than i need you." the parent has probably cheated, but they need their child, and are afraid if they tell them that they have cheated, then the child wont trust them anymore, and hate them. wow...ive been wanting to say what i thought of this song forever. I iove this song. its amazing! =]
I completely agree, that's what I thought when I first heard the song. There are multiple interpretations, but I take it as a parent telling a child about a divorce.
I completely agree, that's what I thought when I first heard the song. There are multiple interpretations, but I take it as a parent telling a child about a divorce.