To me, this song means something sweet, but uncomfortable in its closeness. Maybe because of the reason I first heard it? I'm not sure. Anyway, this is what I think it means.
He's talking to his lover about the starting of their relationship. It was marked from the start; but he wanted to try, anyway. She won him over early on. But he's uncomfortable with their closeness; he not only implies her freedom to leave and to stay true to herself, but also suggests he maybe cheated early on. "I have to say for a mile or two/I got the itch to fly so I flew"
She knew, and it caused strife. He realized their relationship was marked because of him. He lost sight of her, and what he wants.
I think it's about being in love with someone, but knowing you're not the best person for them, and trying to get them to leave you so you don't have to do it yourself.
To me, this song means something sweet, but uncomfortable in its closeness. Maybe because of the reason I first heard it? I'm not sure. Anyway, this is what I think it means.
He's talking to his lover about the starting of their relationship. It was marked from the start; but he wanted to try, anyway. She won him over early on. But he's uncomfortable with their closeness; he not only implies her freedom to leave and to stay true to herself, but also suggests he maybe cheated early on. "I have to say for a mile or two/I got the itch to fly so I flew"
She knew, and it caused strife. He realized their relationship was marked because of him. He lost sight of her, and what he wants.
I think it's about being in love with someone, but knowing you're not the best person for them, and trying to get them to leave you so you don't have to do it yourself.