First, I can see Ben's explanation of this being about the beginning of a relationship and the compromise that is necessary for any relationship.
However, listening to the song, the meaning that I get out of it is two deeply saddened people coming together after their own personal tragedies (or one common tragedy) and basically agreeing to become that thing the other so desperately needs.
I think the last verse shows just how fragile love (or any relationship) can be, yet we still take risks (because how can we not?).
I have a few interpretations of this song...
First, I can see Ben's explanation of this being about the beginning of a relationship and the compromise that is necessary for any relationship.
However, listening to the song, the meaning that I get out of it is two deeply saddened people coming together after their own personal tragedies (or one common tragedy) and basically agreeing to become that thing the other so desperately needs.
I think the last verse shows just how fragile love (or any relationship) can be, yet we still take risks (because how can we not?).