It took me a long time to realise what this song means, because I wasn't mature enough to get it when it came out. Now that I do it is the song that most perfectly describes what Ive gone through and the pain I feel.
Of course its about forgetting painful memories by thinking of and doing random things, or small things you enjoy. That part I could relate to alot, but very specifically the line "I won't lie no more you can bet" blew me away. You see, in my younger days I was a compulsive liar. Telling others exactly what I thought would make them think I was cool. These lies were always revealed and I was humiliated on several occasions in this way.
I made this mistake over and over. I suppose it was the lack of a mature consciesness that both drove me to this and shielded me from the stinging pain of the constant humiliation that was its result. But, now Ive grown up and I am constantly haunted by these painful memories of foolishness. I often try to think of anything else when these memories pop into my head and that, I think, is exactly what this song is about.
I just want to move on now, butI suppose it was all worth it if it means I will be a better person in the future.
It took me a long time to realise what this song means, because I wasn't mature enough to get it when it came out. Now that I do it is the song that most perfectly describes what Ive gone through and the pain I feel. Of course its about forgetting painful memories by thinking of and doing random things, or small things you enjoy. That part I could relate to alot, but very specifically the line "I won't lie no more you can bet" blew me away. You see, in my younger days I was a compulsive liar. Telling others exactly what I thought would make them think I was cool. These lies were always revealed and I was humiliated on several occasions in this way. I made this mistake over and over. I suppose it was the lack of a mature consciesness that both drove me to this and shielded me from the stinging pain of the constant humiliation that was its result. But, now Ive grown up and I am constantly haunted by these painful memories of foolishness. I often try to think of anything else when these memories pop into my head and that, I think, is exactly what this song is about. I just want to move on now, butI suppose it was all worth it if it means I will be a better person in the future.