Lyric discussion by Angel of Dark Tears 

Cover art for Burning Years lyrics by Story of the Year

i think u r right, but it seems like he is talking about a girlfriend not just a friend. i think he doesn't want to brake up with her, but in his heart he knows that it is the right thing to do. in the end he learns that it can't work and has problems facing the facts of life. no matter what the meaning is it's still a great song.