It was never supposed to be a relationship... he was in it for the sex, without all the emotional tie-ups.
But he starts to realize how hollow this leaves him. His life's passing him by, and he's denying himself any real personal connection with the lover he's been with for almost a year. He sees what he's doing to her - she's torn up by the emotional distance he demands of their relationship, and he thinks it's beautiful that she cares so much. He thinks that perhaps this is love, and proposes.
I originally doubted the sincerity of the last stanza, but notice that he's specifically taking note of her feelings, which he was trying to filter out during the first part of the relationship. Maybe he just doesn't want to be alone, but at the same time he's ready to acknowledge her feelings and turn this into something meaningful.
The music video indicates that, by the time he comes around, it's too late.
It was never supposed to be a relationship... he was in it for the sex, without all the emotional tie-ups.
But he starts to realize how hollow this leaves him. His life's passing him by, and he's denying himself any real personal connection with the lover he's been with for almost a year. He sees what he's doing to her - she's torn up by the emotional distance he demands of their relationship, and he thinks it's beautiful that she cares so much. He thinks that perhaps this is love, and proposes.
I originally doubted the sincerity of the last stanza, but notice that he's specifically taking note of her feelings, which he was trying to filter out during the first part of the relationship. Maybe he just doesn't want to be alone, but at the same time he's ready to acknowledge her feelings and turn this into something meaningful.
The music video indicates that, by the time he comes around, it's too late.