The song is, in general, about Dave's breakup with his girlfriend which happened just before Daydream Anonymous's sessions. The chorus (if she hadn't have hurt me...) is all about how the breakup caused him to enjoy InMe more and inspired him to get better at guitar. He thanks her for leaving him as he's a better player/musician now.
However he is regretful and wonders what could have been and would still have her back:
"If you say my name and step into my shadow,
If you take my hand and promise me forever,
There's no more pain, the tears are superficial,
There's no more shame, the years of blame dissolve... "
A few of the other lines;
"And it's hereditary, I want you to feel it..."
"And it's hereditary, couldn't conceal it..."
Are both a reference to dave's alopecia, potentially another reason for their breakup.
The entire second verse is dave dreaming of settling down and family, but he is dreaming it in bed alone rather than together. She's "twisted" the comforting dream.
The song is, in general, about Dave's breakup with his girlfriend which happened just before Daydream Anonymous's sessions. The chorus (if she hadn't have hurt me...) is all about how the breakup caused him to enjoy InMe more and inspired him to get better at guitar. He thanks her for leaving him as he's a better player/musician now.
However he is regretful and wonders what could have been and would still have her back:
"If you say my name and step into my shadow, If you take my hand and promise me forever, There's no more pain, the tears are superficial, There's no more shame, the years of blame dissolve... "
A few of the other lines;
"And it's hereditary, I want you to feel it..." "And it's hereditary, couldn't conceal it..."
Are both a reference to dave's alopecia, potentially another reason for their breakup.
The entire second verse is dave dreaming of settling down and family, but he is dreaming it in bed alone rather than together. She's "twisted" the comforting dream.