I think it is a downward spiral of a failing relationship. At least that is how it relates to me. A rusted ring refers to a marriage that lost its luster and causes pain.
"Forgotten prison
It's been safe 'til now" is being content and putting up with the pain because you don't believe there is better.
"Well, some would say I'd made a mistake
Kept looking forward on paths sideways
It's everything that is connected and beautiful
And now I know just where I stand" is your friend's or loved ones wondering why you are still there.
"Well, seasons always shift too late
Spent too much time now on paths sideways
It's everything that's connected and beautiful
And now I know just where I stand
Thank God it's over" is when you realize that things will never change and the pain has lasted too long. It is also the relief of freedom.
I could also see this song being about an abusive relationship.
I think it is a downward spiral of a failing relationship. At least that is how it relates to me. A rusted ring refers to a marriage that lost its luster and causes pain.
"Forgotten prison It's been safe 'til now" is being content and putting up with the pain because you don't believe there is better. "Well, some would say I'd made a mistake Kept looking forward on paths sideways It's everything that is connected and beautiful And now I know just where I stand" is your friend's or loved ones wondering why you are still there. "Well, seasons always shift too late Spent too much time now on paths sideways It's everything that's connected and beautiful And now I know just where I stand Thank God it's over" is when you realize that things will never change and the pain has lasted too long. It is also the relief of freedom. I could also see this song being about an abusive relationship.