You say that you've got a headache and it won't go away
But I'm part of that problem and you want me to stay
And I can't say I blame you cause I've been one in the same
Since the day that I met you and my head also aches
And I've been extra careful with the words that I say
Cause I've been acting reckless in my restless days
I'm a ball of emotion, you're a half open book
And I can't read a thing so it's not looking good
But it can
Breathe so they can
You breathe so they can, all those men
You breathe so they can
You breathe so they can
And now I've got the headache and it won't go away
Like you will and you have but I hoped you would stay
And I know I can't blame you cause you've been going through a change
And I've promised to break every promise that I make
And you are extra careful in the words that you say
Cause you don't want to leave me alone the wrong way
I'm a ball of emotion, you've been playing it cool
And I won't read your signals cause they're not looking good
But they can
You breathe so they can
You breathe so they can, all those men
You breathe so they can
You breathe so they can
But I'm part of that problem and you want me to stay
Since the day that I met you and my head also aches
Cause I've been acting reckless in my restless days
And I can't read a thing so it's not looking good
But it can
You breathe so they can, all those men
You breathe so they can
You breathe so they can
Like you will and you have but I hoped you would stay
And I've promised to break every promise that I make
Cause you don't want to leave me alone the wrong way
And I won't read your signals cause they're not looking good
But they can
You breathe so they can, all those men
You breathe so they can
You breathe so they can
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To me the song seems to be about a co-existing counterpart to their song "storms".
This song, to me, feels like it’s about an on-going relationship. And how confusing that relationship is, and even though it brings you headaches and storms, it’s comforting and something you both need, and it has once brought about sunshine and love. As hard as it is for you and even though part of you wants to leave and escape the headache of being with someone, your heart still knows you should probably stay. The last thing you want to do is hurt that person who meant so much to you at one point. But still, he's thrown away their relationship before, done wrong by her, made his mistakes, and she’s obviously been with other people since. Now, they've both changed since they first met, but through all of their storms, they're still looking for some sunshine, or a glimmer of light to make it all worth while, maybe try to work things out and be there for each other...
Maybe I’m an optimist... But that’s how I relate the lyrics to real life...
Amazing song. I don't know really know what it means. Maybe that he's in a relationship, and it's having some rough spots. They both want it to work though, like it's not looking good but it always can turn out to be in the end. But I don't know if I'm right.
oh wow 'toodamnfrank' no one could've said it better, i think you nailed it.
oh wow 'toodamnfrank' no one could've said it better, i think you nailed it.
such a good song
i think kenny is writing about being in a relationship with someone and whether or not it was still going on, they can't get each other out of their minds. and even while they know that they are the cure for their headaches, one continues to use men as a way to get their mind off the other, and in retaliation per se, the other breaks the promises they made and keeps everything to themselves, further adding to the headache.
in a nut shell, i think it's about denying the person that meant the most to you and an attempt to keep your mind of them.
in a smaller nut shell, perhaps lying to yourself...
great
perhaps it's a comment on how we want what we can't have, what doesn't work, or what isn't good for us. We set ourselves up for the impossible instead of appreciating and enjoying all the good around us. There is a challenge in it. and a lot of self-sabotage. and then again, lots of songs start with an idea and end up obscure with words that are just interesting but don't necessarily mean a lot. The music is great.