I think that the phrase "I keep the bottles/flowers around" refer to brooding over addictions and imperfections, and also reminding of all the good things you have and what you have to be thankful for. The part with the lying antagonist I can't really seem to understand though.
I think that the phrase "I keep the bottles/flowers around" refer to brooding over addictions and imperfections, and also reminding of all the good things you have and what you have to be thankful for. The part with the lying antagonist I can't really seem to understand though.