I think that this song is talking about a frustrated member of a best friend duo who is in love with his friend, but she is too independent to be tied down. The singer sounds more vulernable and weak ("if we survive, are we free of the dumb luck that surrounds us and we get stuck between the places I messed up") and the best friend sounds stronger ("when you can't break through with the one that you want").
He's just frustrated, but it sounds like he's kind of accepted it too. He's just wondering if he even has a chance.
I think that this song is talking about a frustrated member of a best friend duo who is in love with his friend, but she is too independent to be tied down. The singer sounds more vulernable and weak ("if we survive, are we free of the dumb luck that surrounds us and we get stuck between the places I messed up") and the best friend sounds stronger ("when you can't break through with the one that you want").
He's just frustrated, but it sounds like he's kind of accepted it too. He's just wondering if he even has a chance.
I heart this song.