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@[nickymcgla:29979] Hi, I know I may be inevitably late on this one, but I think I like your analysis to these lyrics the best. I mean sure, this song - as do many of Gary's songs - are about a struggle in some relationship, but I think you're on to something when you are associating his lyrics with some sort of substance abuse. You say it's drugs, but if it is anything he would be writing of within the struggles of addiction, it would most likely be alcohol. Gary (lead singer and also songwriter of the band, as you may know him), suffered through an agonizing conflict with alcohol addiction and depression. The timing of this song may as well indicate whether that is or isn't the case, because he did mention it was a 7 year battle. (He says currently that he is 2 years sober, now at the age of 42 - with it being 2019, subtract 2 and you get 2017. That may be the year in which he decided to turn his life around. So around 2007, may be where his addiction starts? Idk, that may be too technical.) Anyways, why I find your out look on these lyrics so much more intriguing, is the part when he says, "you're the only thing that I love, it scares me more every day...". Sure, once again it may be about a girl he has now realized he absolutely loves, and now is utterly galvanized at the mere fact of loosing her, but look at it this way. Just as you explain, he may be realizing that alcohol (his drug of choice), is his only love, and it scares him more at the fact that his addiction and need of alcohol is becoming stronger and uncontrollable each day. Thank you so much for your opinion on this song, as it has made me look at this song in new light. Also, his pleas of forgiveness in this song may be directed toward himself, and not to a lover, as he is trying to get himself out of this situation. Absolutely amazing observation, and creative outlook. Not going to say any more, as you have pretty much covered all the genius. Well done. |
