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I'm the setting sun behind the trees, the saddest on you've seen.
I've been burning holes and breaking dreams, and I regret it.
I'm fixing things I've broken, it's not as easy as it used to be.
I'm throwing temper tantrums, I used to settle,
But now I make a scene you can't believe.
I said I'd never walk away, but I'm not able to stay.
I said I'd never leave this place, but I can't stay here,
To watch you fade, and watch you change into someone I can't face.
Now I can't replace, I can't replace you.
You're the swirling wind above the sea,
The maddest storm they've seen.
Now you're breaking waves and smashing dreams, and you can't help it.
You're drowning streets and stranding,
A million people, you're starting out with me.
You're crashing down from anger, you've stopped and settled,
And now you're sound asleep, and so serene.
I said I'd never walk away, but I'm not able to stay.
I said I'd never leave this place, but I can't stay here,
To watch you fade, and watch you change into someone I can't face.
Now I can't replace, I can't replace you.
And when the sun is down,
And when the skies are calm you'll see, calm we'll be.
We'll wait for the cycle, we'll repeat our same mistakes.
The same mistakes we've always made.
I've been burning holes and breaking dreams, and I regret it.
I'm fixing things I've broken, it's not as easy as it used to be.
I'm throwing temper tantrums, I used to settle,
But now I make a scene you can't believe.
I said I'd never leave this place, but I can't stay here,
To watch you fade, and watch you change into someone I can't face.
Now I can't replace, I can't replace you.
The maddest storm they've seen.
Now you're breaking waves and smashing dreams, and you can't help it.
You're drowning streets and stranding,
A million people, you're starting out with me.
You're crashing down from anger, you've stopped and settled,
And now you're sound asleep, and so serene.
I said I'd never leave this place, but I can't stay here,
To watch you fade, and watch you change into someone I can't face.
Now I can't replace, I can't replace you.
And when the skies are calm you'll see, calm we'll be.
We'll wait for the cycle, we'll repeat our same mistakes.
The same mistakes we've always made.
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This is an absolutely amazing song. I can't believe there aren't any comments on it yet!
This song is obviously about a relationship that has been rocky all along, and now it has gotten to the point where they just can't fix it. And even though he said he would never leave her, times have changed, and he must leave her, for she is no longer the girl she was when the relationship started. And while they can no longer stand to be by each others side, they long for each other and what they once had. They would inevitably cross paths over the years, and wish for it to be like it used to be even though it never will be again.
Also, there's a great reference to "When Broke is Easily Fixed" at the 3rd line. Seems like a follow up song.
I think he has started to deteriorate as a person because of the situation he's put himself in and he's acknowledging it. He doesn't want to walk away from the relationship, but they are bringing out the worst in each other.