Lyric discussion by Usufruct 

Cover art for Big Sur lyrics by Mason Jennings

Mason introduced this song at a concert one time. He said it was about a time he really love someone, but he knew that things weren't going to work out in the long run, and that he had to break their heart. He sounded like he might cry when he explained it.

The song tries so hard to sell the breakup as a good thing. I often wonder how it went over.