First verse is the youthful version of the individual singing, who loves without taking action and ends up without what he wants. It is his first 'taste' of love, and has an optimistic view of what can be.
Second verse is the experienced version of the individual singing, who can believe in himself enough to know what his heart truely wants. It is the realization that events in life happen that are not in our control, and to be content or happy your must accept these events and by facing up to the 'cards you were dealt' you will gain some peace.
Third verse is the seasoned version of the individual singing, who does not have the same amount of time to waste being uncertain, jealous or scared of love. "The moment's on", and he will do what is in his heart to show how he believes in his love for the other person. He knows that hate does not allow growth, and is at peace with letting things go and appreciating the good that is around him.
His baby is a guiding light for him in the direction to understanding and peace within himself by his (eventual) love for her.
Great interpretation. Helped me to understand the song better, thanks! I first heard this song on "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist" and have had it on repeat ever since. I think it's about moving through life from being young and uncertain to having awareness of the love you've had for this person all along, and expressing this feeling in the end.
Great interpretation. Helped me to understand the song better, thanks! I first heard this song on "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist" and have had it on repeat ever since. I think it's about moving through life from being young and uncertain to having awareness of the love you've had for this person all along, and expressing this feeling in the end.
First verse is the youthful version of the individual singing, who loves without taking action and ends up without what he wants. It is his first 'taste' of love, and has an optimistic view of what can be. Second verse is the experienced version of the individual singing, who can believe in himself enough to know what his heart truely wants. It is the realization that events in life happen that are not in our control, and to be content or happy your must accept these events and by facing up to the 'cards you were dealt' you will gain some peace. Third verse is the seasoned version of the individual singing, who does not have the same amount of time to waste being uncertain, jealous or scared of love. "The moment's on", and he will do what is in his heart to show how he believes in his love for the other person. He knows that hate does not allow growth, and is at peace with letting things go and appreciating the good that is around him. His baby is a guiding light for him in the direction to understanding and peace within himself by his (eventual) love for her.
Great interpretation. Helped me to understand the song better, thanks! I first heard this song on "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist" and have had it on repeat ever since. I think it's about moving through life from being young and uncertain to having awareness of the love you've had for this person all along, and expressing this feeling in the end.
Great interpretation. Helped me to understand the song better, thanks! I first heard this song on "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist" and have had it on repeat ever since. I think it's about moving through life from being young and uncertain to having awareness of the love you've had for this person all along, and expressing this feeling in the end.