I love this song. I don't think this song is about incest at all, so I think a lot of us agree XD. But I think theres a lotta nuance! So I wrote an interpretation!
The narrator might have a fear of abandonment, clinging to her new "family" shes been introduced to, as long as she can. She tries to convince them (the person who introduced her to them) to stay for as long as she can. Yet they continue to drift away from her.
The chorus reminds me of when someone only become friends with a person with the intent to date them, or to get something out of the friendship. (It may not be that, it may be that they just want to leave the friendship.)
But since she has a fear of abandonment she uses her sexuality to keep them with her. trying to carve a place for herself in their memories, using things like 'their song' and their 'glory days'.
I think shes triyng to subvert them when she says, "It's not forever we can fool around in the dark" I believe she fully intends for it to be forever. The family symbolism is being used to make it even more uncomfortable for the listener because its uncomfortable for herself! shes using any excuse to make this relationship (platonic or romantic doesnt matter) last forever!
It's a bit sad! but i relate!!!! dont worry im in therapy.
midosakaon August 19, 2022 Link
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