The perspective of the songwriter represents a very mature reaction to large/small regrets he has while pondering a past relationship. He starts by telling the story of the final moments of his doomed love affair, then explaining that he has regrets when going through his daily life. He also explains that he wonders what their relationship might be like in the present-day. The narrator is content with the past, but just can't help thinking about the past.
The perspective of the songwriter represents a very mature reaction to large/small regrets he has while pondering a past relationship. He starts by telling the story of the final moments of his doomed love affair, then explaining that he has regrets when going through his daily life. He also explains that he wonders what their relationship might be like in the present-day. The narrator is content with the past, but just can't help thinking about the past.