I think I read from Time that she either is or was a school teacher at some point, which actually gave me a predisposed bias to her interpretations. Soon as I heard braces I thought this song pertained perhaps to some of her observations. I initially thought it was middle school but after reading the lyrics it must be high school.
I think the song has a lot to do with social development, finding a purpose, or the awkward realizations / transitions in mind set growing up.
Making friends, growing apart then catching up. Ultimately an almost irrelevant cycle. Is the purpose of school or life to make friends? or make friends that you will grow apart from and it's just another page you can look back at later in life? I think this song is leading to a message along those lines.
I think I read from Time that she either is or was a school teacher at some point, which actually gave me a predisposed bias to her interpretations. Soon as I heard braces I thought this song pertained perhaps to some of her observations. I initially thought it was middle school but after reading the lyrics it must be high school.
I think the song has a lot to do with social development, finding a purpose, or the awkward realizations / transitions in mind set growing up.
Making friends, growing apart then catching up. Ultimately an almost irrelevant cycle. Is the purpose of school or life to make friends? or make friends that you will grow apart from and it's just another page you can look back at later in life? I think this song is leading to a message along those lines.