Lyric discussion by Jessy_Riot 

Cover art for Parallel or Together? lyrics by Ted Leo and the Pharmacists

this song is about a relationship that crumbled because they weren't completely open, and at first satisfied, with eachother. they become sick of eachother, but don't want to end it because it's as close to love as either of them has ever been, and they're afraid of losing it and never gaining anything better. he takes the first step, though, and ends it; saying that they're not truly happy with eachother, but they can't stay together in hopes of greener grass on the other side. he feels that he wasted too much of his life on something that didn't truly satisfy his hunger for loving, and being loved in return. he tells her not to be too upset, because it'll get better. she'll forget about him, the pain will erase, and she'll find someone else who will truly make her happy.