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Iron & Wine – Promising Light Lyrics 16 years ago
I was the jerk who preferred the sea
To tussling in the waves;

he preferred the "fish in the sea" meaning he thought there was someone better out there for him. the tussling of the waves probably refers to the struggles that are a part of every relationship. at the time he thought it wasn't worth it, but looking back he wishes he could have it all back.

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