It would seem that this song is set back after the War (due to phrases like 'cafe', and it just gives me a vibe that it's set in the mid 40's - early 50's). The man has come back from the war and is trying to fit in again.
The woman, on the other hand, seems to have lost someone in the war, and is trying to learn to live again just like the man, which explains the last verse. The last verse stands out and add a bunch of meaning to the song...
I have a different interpretation...
It would seem that this song is set back after the War (due to phrases like 'cafe', and it just gives me a vibe that it's set in the mid 40's - early 50's). The man has come back from the war and is trying to fit in again.
The woman, on the other hand, seems to have lost someone in the war, and is trying to learn to live again just like the man, which explains the last verse. The last verse stands out and add a bunch of meaning to the song...