This is about someone who is having reservations about starting a relationship with a woman because she has a kid and he's a little worried about that.
He's worried about the fact that if he gets involved with a woman who has a kid it will have to be long term. He's going to have to take responsibility for a kid and become a dad.
He thinks it's not worth trying. Pretty much every line in the song is a counter argument to a reason someone would give why they shouldn't date an older woman with a child:
"Do you know everyone you ever swore you'd love for life
I don't know them anymore
I know their names
I'd recognize them on the street and I don't love them"
It is saying that, sure, this woman MAY have said that she loved someone and may have been ready to settle down with them, but you shouldn't think she is a slut or there is something wrong with her. People break up with each other and move on. That's what Katie has done.
But also, you don't have to think of it as a huge responsibility or a big deal. Just take it slowly, get to know her gradually, and if things work out then the kid shouldn't matter. The song also gives the advice that if you really don't think she is the one for you, then don't bother, but you should at least give it a try.
This is about someone who is having reservations about starting a relationship with a woman because she has a kid and he's a little worried about that.
He's worried about the fact that if he gets involved with a woman who has a kid it will have to be long term. He's going to have to take responsibility for a kid and become a dad.
He thinks it's not worth trying. Pretty much every line in the song is a counter argument to a reason someone would give why they shouldn't date an older woman with a child:
"Do you know everyone you ever swore you'd love for life I don't know them anymore I know their names I'd recognize them on the street and I don't love them"
It is saying that, sure, this woman MAY have said that she loved someone and may have been ready to settle down with them, but you shouldn't think she is a slut or there is something wrong with her. People break up with each other and move on. That's what Katie has done.
But also, you don't have to think of it as a huge responsibility or a big deal. Just take it slowly, get to know her gradually, and if things work out then the kid shouldn't matter. The song also gives the advice that if you really don't think she is the one for you, then don't bother, but you should at least give it a try.