1st Things 1st Lyrics

Lyric discussion by MayaPapaya 

Cover art for 1st Things 1st lyrics by Phantom Planet

I think when he says

"I'm holding you by the hand More like the nape of your neck"

It seems like he wants to be equal with this girl but feels he needs to repremand her and be a babysitter for her since he can't trust her to be faithful on her own.