This song was included on an 8tracks mix dedicated to people who struggle with their body image, or have an ED, so I was skewed to think of an ED-related interpretation before I even heard the song...and I still definitely see bits that seem to refer to an ED.
I think of this song as having a darker, read-between-the-lines meaning/perspective. The lyrics sound as if the singer had an ED, and got into recovery and managed to come back from it, and now she's stronger through the experience.
On the other hand, the words could very well be spoken from the point of view of someone who's so far gone that they think their eating disorder is their friend and supports them. "What I thought would destroy me leaves me stronger in its wake" to me sounds like she realized she was spiraling out of control and worried about it at first, but has lost herself so much that she's not even afraid anymore, welcomes the ED into her life, and thinks she's a stronger woman.
Again, my interpretation is very biased, but that's my take on it. Beautiful song, in both composition and execution.
loverofpeaceon December 26, 2011 Link
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