Lyric discussion by notworthloving 

Cover art for A Cure lyrics by Blonde Redhead

The singer being the odd man out and the girl not being able to choose who she loves is only part of the song. Don't forgot the singers inner turmoil as he considers if she would love him more if he were different.

"... and now all you do is wish I was more and more like him. If so, would you consider keeping me closer..."

"And so I call myself a pleaser."