The Way Things Are Lyrics

Lyric discussion by tangledvynes 

Cover art for The Way Things Are lyrics by Fiona Apple

Once again, I feel this is an example of Fiona merely pretending to be indifferent about the situation. She says she's better off but deep down she'd rather be with the guy. I think this song is also about Fiona being a stubborn girl. "You could get me to settle and as soon as I settle, I bet I'll be able to move on." Even IF this guy could manage to "tame" Fiona, she doesn't want to be tamed and would therefore leave him.