I think this song is about a one night-stand, but the girl wants more. Brian knows it won't work, his "Second Sight" is him being able to take another look and see what will really happen instead of what he'd like to believe.
"Walk away to save your face, you never were a genius" - It's better for your reputation "Face" if you go.
Again the theory she could be the actress Brian dated "You never were an actor", which all leads back to the reputation idea.
I think this song is about a one night-stand, but the girl wants more. Brian knows it won't work, his "Second Sight" is him being able to take another look and see what will really happen instead of what he'd like to believe.
"Walk away to save your face, you never were a genius" - It's better for your reputation "Face" if you go.
Again the theory she could be the actress Brian dated "You never were an actor", which all leads back to the reputation idea.