I've never given much thought to the lyrics because I think that would ruin the song. Each individual word and each individual line is just so beautiful, I'd rather not think too hard about what the whole thing means.
But if I had to guess, she is trying to compartmentalize her life and she can't, it just won't work. I guess the guy comes in telling her she needs to break down her walls and leaves frustrated, and she feels alone...
I've never given much thought to the lyrics because I think that would ruin the song. Each individual word and each individual line is just so beautiful, I'd rather not think too hard about what the whole thing means.
But if I had to guess, she is trying to compartmentalize her life and she can't, it just won't work. I guess the guy comes in telling her she needs to break down her walls and leaves frustrated, and she feels alone...