I think that the part where it says, "I was the jerk who preferred the sea / To tussling in the waves" means that he preferred to "play the field" so to speak, instead of weathering the wear and tear of the relationship. I think it is a take on the expression "other fish in the sea." He preferred having options to committing to one person.
I think that this song implies that "tussling in the waves" of a relationship is harder, but much more meaningful that enjoying a sea of options.
And, for what its worth, this is just about my favorite song.
I think that the part where it says, "I was the jerk who preferred the sea / To tussling in the waves" means that he preferred to "play the field" so to speak, instead of weathering the wear and tear of the relationship. I think it is a take on the expression "other fish in the sea." He preferred having options to committing to one person.
I think that this song implies that "tussling in the waves" of a relationship is harder, but much more meaningful that enjoying a sea of options. And, for what its worth, this is just about my favorite song.