Lyric discussion by appreci8 

Cover art for A Realization of the Ear lyrics by Receiving End Of Sirens, The

I think it's from his perspective; maybe talking to god for part of it or, more likely, to someone close to him; like a lover, family member or friend. I think it is the writer, Brendan in this case, confessing that he has chased after the wrong things in this life, and it has changed him and he is sorry.