Turtlefreak, that's an interesting take. However, I think it is about a man and a woman who can't seem to make their relationship work because they've both been hurt in the past. The song takes place after a recent fight where they ended their relationship, and she's had a little time to think about what she's losing and doens't want to lose him.
"Detours, fences...i get defensive"...she is afraid to get her, so she backs off the relationship at times. He's been hurt in the past too, and still hasn't resolved all his issues."I know you've heard it all before, so I don't say it anymore I just stand by and let you fight your secret war" is about him not letting go of his past which is keeping him from a future with her.
"But if I seem to be confused, I didn't mean to be with you And when you said I scared you
Well I guess you scared me too"...both of them scare each other off because of their pasts. "But we got lucky once before, And I don't want to close the door" meaning that they have meshed together well at times, and she doesn't want it to be over. I think the whole reference to the drunk and passed out thing is just an indicator that it was a recent fight, and he's probably out drinking his sorrows away.
"But if it's love you're looking for then I can give a little more And if you're somewhere drunk and passed out on the floor Oh Joey, I'm not angry anymore"...she's saying that if he wants to be involved with her, she wants him too, and will give more of herself to make it work. She got angry and said some things she didn't mean, and I'm sure he did too...she knows it was a mistake and wants to work it out, and hopes he does too.
At least, that's my thoughts on it...and I could well be wrong.
I completely agree with this analysis of the song. I have gone through this exact same thing although I was the one out drinking my sorrows away and messed up a relationship with a wonderful guy. I just didn't see what I had right in front of me.
I completely agree with this analysis of the song. I have gone through this exact same thing although I was the one out drinking my sorrows away and messed up a relationship with a wonderful guy. I just didn't see what I had right in front of me.
Turtlefreak, that's an interesting take. However, I think it is about a man and a woman who can't seem to make their relationship work because they've both been hurt in the past. The song takes place after a recent fight where they ended their relationship, and she's had a little time to think about what she's losing and doens't want to lose him.
"Detours, fences...i get defensive"...she is afraid to get her, so she backs off the relationship at times. He's been hurt in the past too, and still hasn't resolved all his issues."I know you've heard it all before, so I don't say it anymore I just stand by and let you fight your secret war" is about him not letting go of his past which is keeping him from a future with her.
"But if I seem to be confused, I didn't mean to be with you And when you said I scared you Well I guess you scared me too"...both of them scare each other off because of their pasts. "But we got lucky once before, And I don't want to close the door" meaning that they have meshed together well at times, and she doesn't want it to be over. I think the whole reference to the drunk and passed out thing is just an indicator that it was a recent fight, and he's probably out drinking his sorrows away.
"But if it's love you're looking for then I can give a little more And if you're somewhere drunk and passed out on the floor Oh Joey, I'm not angry anymore"...she's saying that if he wants to be involved with her, she wants him too, and will give more of herself to make it work. She got angry and said some things she didn't mean, and I'm sure he did too...she knows it was a mistake and wants to work it out, and hopes he does too.
At least, that's my thoughts on it...and I could well be wrong.
you said it like a pro mate
you said it like a pro mate
I completely agree with this analysis of the song. I have gone through this exact same thing although I was the one out drinking my sorrows away and messed up a relationship with a wonderful guy. I just didn't see what I had right in front of me.
I completely agree with this analysis of the song. I have gone through this exact same thing although I was the one out drinking my sorrows away and messed up a relationship with a wonderful guy. I just didn't see what I had right in front of me.
@jlbrpt You hit the the nail right on the head. Now give Rebecca her turtle back.
@jlbrpt You hit the the nail right on the head. Now give Rebecca her turtle back.
@jlbrpt, You're right on.
@jlbrpt, You're right on.