I think this song is about a type of person who always lives in the past. They can't grow emotionally because they are so attached to the past and is afraid to 'grow up'.
"Return to my own vomit like a dog"
The "vomit" is a metaphor of the past.
"Maybe one day I'll be royalty"
As children, we see adults as authority figures. They are at the top of the hierarchy in families. This line suggests that the subject is pondering if he/she will ever grow up.
"Carve my initials in a tree I will never leave."
Seems like this person is certain they will never leave the past behind and continue to live in it.
"Drinking fountains are shorter than they used to be,
The swings on the playground don't even fit me anymore."
This is a sign that the person is growing physically and biologically, but still the same age mentally.
"Held Back Again"
They can't seem to break free from the past.
"Will I graduate?"
They are wondering if they'll ever break away from the past.
"Everthing got quiet suddenly; no dolby
The theatre is empty
Film is flapping on the side of the projector
The reel is over
Banished with my sticky shoes and stinging eyes
I'M WALKING OUTSIDE"
This is the realization that things will never be how they were in the past and the person should just finally move on.
I think this song is about a type of person who always lives in the past. They can't grow emotionally because they are so attached to the past and is afraid to 'grow up'.
"Return to my own vomit like a dog" The "vomit" is a metaphor of the past.
"Maybe one day I'll be royalty" As children, we see adults as authority figures. They are at the top of the hierarchy in families. This line suggests that the subject is pondering if he/she will ever grow up.
"Carve my initials in a tree I will never leave." Seems like this person is certain they will never leave the past behind and continue to live in it.
"Drinking fountains are shorter than they used to be, The swings on the playground don't even fit me anymore." This is a sign that the person is growing physically and biologically, but still the same age mentally.
"Held Back Again" They can't seem to break free from the past.
"Will I graduate?" They are wondering if they'll ever break away from the past.
"Everthing got quiet suddenly; no dolby The theatre is empty Film is flapping on the side of the projector The reel is over Banished with my sticky shoes and stinging eyes I'M WALKING OUTSIDE"
This is the realization that things will never be how they were in the past and the person should just finally move on.