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.
Say "HELLO!" to the boy that I love,
That is the boy that i see in the mirror.
You're never in control
You're never in control of how I'm gonna play
So cover me in controversy
So cover me with your news & magazine
You're never in control of how I'm gonna play
These places, these faces, forever
It's gonna hurt you when you fall
You know we're good for the boys, we're good for the girls
They can't resist these sugar coated lips
I think it's time for my close up, my close up
It's gonna hurt you when you fall
That is the boy that i see in the mirror.
You're never in control
You're never in control of how I'm gonna play
So cover me in controversy
So cover me with your news & magazine
You're never in control of how I'm gonna play
These places, these faces, forever
It's gonna hurt you when you fall
You know we're good for the boys, we're good for the girls
They can't resist these sugar coated lips
I think it's time for my close up, my close up
It's gonna hurt you when you fall
Lyrics submitted by M0NGREL
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