Seems like the person singing had a significant other in their life at some point... but it was an impossible relationship that could not work. They couldn't be together (and possibly never were), but the life of the singer has taken sharp turns and he found himself in the dark... and the only person who'd make him feel better is that impossible relationship person. He doesn't necessarily want it or can explain the feelings, hence the "strange education"... he knows he'll be "cast away" with the love that comes from the significant other, but that's what he needs to survive... he just needs that person to "reach out and touch". They will never be together, but will always need each other and be there for each other.
Seems like the person singing had a significant other in their life at some point... but it was an impossible relationship that could not work. They couldn't be together (and possibly never were), but the life of the singer has taken sharp turns and he found himself in the dark... and the only person who'd make him feel better is that impossible relationship person. He doesn't necessarily want it or can explain the feelings, hence the "strange education"... he knows he'll be "cast away" with the love that comes from the significant other, but that's what he needs to survive... he just needs that person to "reach out and touch". They will never be together, but will always need each other and be there for each other.
I LOVE your interpretation, it seems the best to me ^^ Also, I love this song and had it stuck in my head for a week or so :U
I LOVE your interpretation, it seems the best to me ^^ Also, I love this song and had it stuck in my head for a week or so :U