I would have to say that I think this song is about a man who have serious drinkin' problems. And he has beaten up his girlfriend/wife several times and finally realized that it's fucked up. So either he decides to let go of the girl and the bottle or he just commit suicide which seems more truly. And he then hope that his choice to leave the girl and his life will make amends for his bad behavior and they will reunite up in heaven.
I would have to say that I think this song is about a man who have serious drinkin' problems. And he has beaten up his girlfriend/wife several times and finally realized that it's fucked up. So either he decides to let go of the girl and the bottle or he just commit suicide which seems more truly. And he then hope that his choice to leave the girl and his life will make amends for his bad behavior and they will reunite up in heaven.