Lyric discussion by tyranny_souls 

Always thought it was about being lonely and watching the years go by with no one to share them with intimately.He feels like his best years are passing him by and he's still alone while everyone else around him has found that special someone.I could be wrong though.Anyway,great song,always loved it even when I was a kid.

This kind of fits with what the song means to me, or at least how it makes me feel.

That's what it means for me, too. My best years have already passed me by, and I'm still alone, and always will be alone. Escapism appears to be the only solution.

I thought this song was about growing up in an abusive home, but not having a significant other could be part of the lack of progression he's experiencing in his life. Perhaps his pain would be alleviated if he had love in his life, whether it's a significant other or a mentor/parental substitute.

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