Lyric discussion by xpankfrisst 

Cover art for Speed Read lyrics by Jimmy Eat World

this is even more beautiful when you see the words. i think its about the guy seeing a friend who is changing what they're like to get further either in society. he is basically saying to this person that he doesn't need them to change, because he sees them as who they really are, and thats all that matters. it fits into a lot of different situations, like peer pressure at school to maybe needing to be different to advance in your profession, but the message stays the same - you're great the way you are and your real friends know that.