Our Own Pretty Ways Lyrics

Lyric discussion by domenica 

Cover art for Our Own Pretty Ways lyrics by First Aid Kit

This song is about an ex-boyfriend who was emotionally or physically abusive in the relationship. He's coming back to tell her that he's changed. This song is her telling him that she has changed too and that she is not naive enough to let him take advantage of her any more. She thinks he will only revert to his old ways: getting drunk, sleeping around, and treating her terribly.
"Even in our police state Someone dares to demonstrate." ^ You can't change human nature.