Lyric discussion by SadLove 

Cover art for Master Plan lyrics by My Morning Jacket

This is a good song and there are certainly sexual references, but (and I could be wrong here) I'm thinking this may be a follow-up to 'Golden.' Some parts sound like relational stress that could result from the tension of a long distance relationship, like that James would have with his lady while on tour. I think this particularly because of the phrases that contradict themselves and the following: "Know that it will start off strong babe, And it will end up weak in the end. Just like the heart you break of a love babe, Just like the hand you take of a friend." In other words, their relationship starts strong then weakens over time and she breaks his heart by seeking the comfort of a (male) friend; Just my opinion, I welcome criticism.