I think the upbeatness of the song is supposed to be a litle ironic.So is the "I dont se no ring on these fingers" part. he really wants a serious, lasting, open relationship; the one between and "honest girl" and an "honest man", which he hasnt had. He feels like life is slowly passing him by in a shallow town. He feels like hes just watching the tide and the people walking by waiting for the girl who it seems he will never meet. I think thsi is what it feels to want to settle down for a while.
I think the upbeatness of the song is supposed to be a litle ironic.So is the "I dont se no ring on these fingers" part. he really wants a serious, lasting, open relationship; the one between and "honest girl" and an "honest man", which he hasnt had. He feels like life is slowly passing him by in a shallow town. He feels like hes just watching the tide and the people walking by waiting for the girl who it seems he will never meet. I think thsi is what it feels to want to settle down for a while.