Lyric discussion by coffeebreath 

I don't think this song is about a struggling relationship.

The subject is already alone, the relationship is already over.. that's why the opening line suggests separation and the chorus says "doesn't mean YOU'RE going to die". Along with her confirmation that it might not have been right to begin with. There's nothing worth clinging on to in this song except herself!

The song is about being left alone and hurt, and the feelings that follow, you have to rediscover your will to continue and how to hold your head high in the face of nothingness. It is about personal affirmation. When she sings "ever think it's ruined" - she isn't referring to a relationship but maybe her heart, her ability to love, etc... anyone who has suffered a broken heart should relate very easily to this song as obviously Pink is very accessible pop music.

Also, no one should have to 'try' in a relationship. As soon as you are 'trying' it is probably already falling apart and wasn't going to work to begin with. Real relationships should come naturally, working to develop them and trying to keep them going are two different things. Trying for yourself is a much stronger message than trying for a relationship. Give in and give it up, for YOURSELF or accept being miserable and continuously struggling.

@coffeebreath

This song is actually about child care.

It describes when a parent went to work, "wondering what he (the child) is doing" and how a child would also "lie" about what he / she is doing.

As we all know, when a child is left alone, he / she would need to cook and eat to survive. As such, "where there's desire" to eat, and cooking "there's going to be a flame", assuming the home is gas and not electrically equipped.

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