I interpret it as being about his parents. Mother or father, it's not really specific. He doesn't want to grow up to be like them, and is tired of constantly living in their shadow (or lack thereof). Also about moving out, getting away and creating your own life, "let's go walk out the door", "broken branch on the family tree". Definitely about parents. Very teen angsty, but avoids being juvenile about it. Impressive as fuckin hell. If you haven't seen this band live, go do it RIGHT NOW.
I interpret it as being about his parents. Mother or father, it's not really specific. He doesn't want to grow up to be like them, and is tired of constantly living in their shadow (or lack thereof). Also about moving out, getting away and creating your own life, "let's go walk out the door", "broken branch on the family tree". Definitely about parents. Very teen angsty, but avoids being juvenile about it. Impressive as fuckin hell. If you haven't seen this band live, go do it RIGHT NOW.