To me, this song speaks of the mistakes we make that haunt us: the relationships we didn't work hard enough at, the poor judgments we can't take back, and the urge to fix the mistakes that are in the past. "There are places that you know you know you should not go, but some bridges just won't burn" speaks directly to this. We know we should just leave it behind and get on with our lives, but we'll never be able to truly let go.
For me in particular, this song reminds me of my high school girlfriend. We dated off and on for some seven years (including 4 in high school). We were great together but something always pushed us apart, and I'm a big enough man to admit it was me and the fact that I didn't grow up fast enough for her. I did a lot of damage trying to stay close to her, and I know I hurt her in ways I can't fully appreciate, and I would give the world to fix it.
So she's always in my heart, always so close, and yet a world away.
To me, this song speaks of the mistakes we make that haunt us: the relationships we didn't work hard enough at, the poor judgments we can't take back, and the urge to fix the mistakes that are in the past. "There are places that you know you know you should not go, but some bridges just won't burn" speaks directly to this. We know we should just leave it behind and get on with our lives, but we'll never be able to truly let go.
For me in particular, this song reminds me of my high school girlfriend. We dated off and on for some seven years (including 4 in high school). We were great together but something always pushed us apart, and I'm a big enough man to admit it was me and the fact that I didn't grow up fast enough for her. I did a lot of damage trying to stay close to her, and I know I hurt her in ways I can't fully appreciate, and I would give the world to fix it.
So she's always in my heart, always so close, and yet a world away.