I dont know if Ben is talking about himself at all, but I think that the song is about how he wanted to be with someone so bad, that put himself throught quite a bit of pain. He says that he "elected hell" which makes me think it was a concious choice he made. He doesnt know how long it will take to get over her, so he's encouraging her to try and get over him as well. Thats what I get from it at least.
I dont know if Ben is talking about himself at all, but I think that the song is about how he wanted to be with someone so bad, that put himself throught quite a bit of pain. He says that he "elected hell" which makes me think it was a concious choice he made. He doesnt know how long it will take to get over her, so he's encouraging her to try and get over him as well. Thats what I get from it at least.