I think the meaning is pretty clear. This person got really burned in a previous relationship, and because of this is unable to love and show care in his present one, even though he so badly wants to. It's lovely song, and very sad. You can really feel how defeated and frustrated he is with himself.
I won’t carry your cross anymore
I won’t bear the load
My back won’t always be here
Find yourself another whipping boy
All those times I stood up for you
All those times I should have sat down
You never said a single word
It was enough to make me do it
Drama was your middle name
Always had a problem
Something I had to solve
Why did I care so much?
What formula fits you?
Could you be a problem?
Not worth dealing with
Have I been wasting my time on this?
I won’t be here anymore
No more taking the blame
You must stand for yourself
No one to lean on now
I won’t bear the load
My back won’t always be here
Find yourself another whipping boy
All those times I stood up for you
All those times I should have sat down
You never said a single word
It was enough to make me do it
Drama was your middle name
Always had a problem
Something I had to solve
Why did I care so much?
What formula fits you?
Could you be a problem?
Not worth dealing with
Have I been wasting my time on this?
I won’t be here anymore
No more taking the blame
You must stand for yourself
No one to lean on now
Lyrics submitted by CouchpotatoHero
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