Lyric discussion by Solas 

Cover art for The Bastard lyrics by Tragically Hip, The

This is about an encounter between two people. Person A saw Person B from a distance and fell in love with [her]. When Person A approaches Person B and confesses [his] love to [her], Person B has to make a choice: start a relationship with Person A or not—“and all of this augers well, even though it’s presaging pell-mell.” Person B finds Person A’s sudden confession questionable, but also flattering.