I think this song is about a kid who has been rejected by a girl and who is now pretending he doesn't love the girl, even though he's heart broken.
the line about taking a hiding (taking a hiding is Scottish slang for being beaten) as a child is referring to him being beaten when he was younger and him learning to pretend he didn't care.
Its about covering up your vulnerabilities to the world.
I think this song is about a kid who has been rejected by a girl and who is now pretending he doesn't love the girl, even though he's heart broken.
the line about taking a hiding (taking a hiding is Scottish slang for being beaten) as a child is referring to him being beaten when he was younger and him learning to pretend he didn't care.
Its about covering up your vulnerabilities to the world.