Testament to Youth in Verse Lyrics

Lyric discussion by thepocket 

Cover art for Testament to Youth in Verse lyrics by New Pornographers, The

I think it's talking about how shallowly love and relationships are depicted in pop music, and the problems that happen ("like a fool you get played with") when people take it seriously.

Also irrelevant but the end reminds me of the "never-ending ending" to "Hey Jude" ;)