Lyric discussion by thefactsoflife 

Cover art for The Facts Of Life lyrics by Black Box Recorder

This song narrates the angst and sexual frustration that is unavoidable during the adolescent years. These experiences are what influence our outlooks on love and are part of becoming experienced and maturing (hence the line, "It's all a nature walk."). They are what shape our lives, and so they are the facts of life. Black Box Recorder specialise in documenting the unpleasant as their name so aptly suggests.