i dont know, i think its about a one night stand which is a mistake, unrequited love and such. She feels upset by what they have done and he comforts her by telling her that he is ok with whatever she wants to do; but he still loves her, "i'll take you home" but "tonight means nothing if we stay". Later he realises that his lesson is that he should love her from afar as she doesnt feel the same, "stand downwind and watch it burn"
as for the "careful kid" section, i think its him saying that if he stays, she will feel the same.
i dont know, i think its about a one night stand which is a mistake, unrequited love and such. She feels upset by what they have done and he comforts her by telling her that he is ok with whatever she wants to do; but he still loves her, "i'll take you home" but "tonight means nothing if we stay". Later he realises that his lesson is that he should love her from afar as she doesnt feel the same, "stand downwind and watch it burn" as for the "careful kid" section, i think its him saying that if he stays, she will feel the same.