To me this song is about easing into an inevitable break-up, one that she doesn't want, but may know is necessary. Although it may be a mistake it's almost better to live in denial, in limbo, then be apart from that person, and she's okay with that. The partner in the relationship has the power..."better than you left me," and she seems to be the type of person that is used to being hurt and is always "alright, don't I always seem to be." I think it's about giving in to that person, or that relationship, that you know is so wrong for you, but you don't care, you hold on because you don't know what to do without that person in your life.
To me this song is about easing into an inevitable break-up, one that she doesn't want, but may know is necessary. Although it may be a mistake it's almost better to live in denial, in limbo, then be apart from that person, and she's okay with that. The partner in the relationship has the power..."better than you left me," and she seems to be the type of person that is used to being hurt and is always "alright, don't I always seem to be." I think it's about giving in to that person, or that relationship, that you know is so wrong for you, but you don't care, you hold on because you don't know what to do without that person in your life.