This song was written for Nick Hornby's wife, Amanda Posey. "Practical" Amanda refers to the way that Amanda always keeps him in check, as he's "too busy dreaming." "Saved one life and made two others" refers to Nick's life being "saved" and their two children.
This song was written for Nick Hornby's wife, Amanda Posey. "Practical" Amanda refers to the way that Amanda always keeps him in check, as he's "too busy dreaming." "Saved one life and made two others" refers to Nick's life being "saved" and their two children.