I can relate to this song. The meaning isn't exactly concealed, but it's incredibly relevant for me.
'Need to know, don't wanna know'... you need to know that the other person doesn't feel the same to know where you stand, but equally it's the one thing you don't want to hear, so you skirt around the issue.
'I've seen the signs'... you've seen them act this way before, and you know that they're uncomfortable and want to break out.
'I thought I knew you, I don't even know myself'... they're acting differently, unlike how they acted when they were happy, and your insecurities and paranoia are making you act differently yourself. You know neither of the characters you're presented with.
'Don't ask me to start again'... when you're getting over someone, the last thing you need is the first thing you want: for them to ask for you back. At least if they don't, you're left to get over them; if they ask for you back, it brings back all your feelings for them and all you want to do is say yes, just for the good times, when you know it'll never be the same.
'I wanna fight, afraid to fight'... this is particularly important for me. I always wanted to confront him and ask him what the hell he was playing at, and why he wouldn't just tell me outright if something was wrong, but I knew I couldn't because despite the frustration of never knowing how he felt, I didn't want to push him away by seeming like a psychotic, paranoid girlfriend. So I didn't fight.
I also agree with the person above me about the importance of 'again'. You're constantly treated awfully, but you're prepared to tolerate that and act like a doormat to be with them, but now they don't even want you as a doormat.
I can relate to this song. The meaning isn't exactly concealed, but it's incredibly relevant for me.
'Need to know, don't wanna know'... you need to know that the other person doesn't feel the same to know where you stand, but equally it's the one thing you don't want to hear, so you skirt around the issue.
'I've seen the signs'... you've seen them act this way before, and you know that they're uncomfortable and want to break out.
'I thought I knew you, I don't even know myself'... they're acting differently, unlike how they acted when they were happy, and your insecurities and paranoia are making you act differently yourself. You know neither of the characters you're presented with.
'Don't ask me to start again'... when you're getting over someone, the last thing you need is the first thing you want: for them to ask for you back. At least if they don't, you're left to get over them; if they ask for you back, it brings back all your feelings for them and all you want to do is say yes, just for the good times, when you know it'll never be the same.
'I wanna fight, afraid to fight'... this is particularly important for me. I always wanted to confront him and ask him what the hell he was playing at, and why he wouldn't just tell me outright if something was wrong, but I knew I couldn't because despite the frustration of never knowing how he felt, I didn't want to push him away by seeming like a psychotic, paranoid girlfriend. So I didn't fight.
I also agree with the person above me about the importance of 'again'. You're constantly treated awfully, but you're prepared to tolerate that and act like a doormat to be with them, but now they don't even want you as a doormat.