Small Figures in a Vast Expanse Lyrics

Lyric discussion by keyz48 

Cover art for Small Figures in a Vast Expanse lyrics by Rilo Kiley

I think the phrase "old habits die hard" embodies this song. In some relationships, it's impossible to get out of the vicious cycle. He knows her so well and so despite trying to start anew, he always winds up coming back to her because it is what he knows best.

And despite all the unresolved conflicts, every time they pretend that they really are starting anew and that they don't know that they'll inevitably end up hurting each other again.