Modern Things Lyrics

Lyric discussion by logical 

Cover art for Modern Things lyrics by Yeah Yeah Yeahs

in my opinion, this song could be about a boy she loved but let go to find his destiny. you know, "If you love something, set it free. If it comes back, it was, and always will be yours. If it never returns, it was never yours to begin with." i'm thinking she's teasing the boy and asking if he found what he was looking for, and the things they could do if he came back...