The song is about what you want it to be. To me its about someone who, after a previous(number one) relationship, is very disappointed in love and mistrust starting a new relationship. Because of this he got low self-esteem, doesn't expect much, and just doing his best. Before he commits himself into a new (number two)love he makes it clear that he has bin true a lot and she should realise where she begins at. And that in this eventually new relationship she should give him some time, only have to be herself, open and honest, and gentle with his heart(love).
I agree the second-time-around intepretation is probably what he meant.
In my weaker moments though I prefer another take - a bit more optimistic - that 'Number One' is himself - he's 'through' with his self-absorbed life so far - so she might just be his first real love after all...
I agree the second-time-around intepretation is probably what he meant.
In my weaker moments though I prefer another take - a bit more optimistic - that 'Number One' is himself - he's 'through' with his self-absorbed life so far - so she might just be his first real love after all...
The song is about what you want it to be. To me its about someone who, after a previous(number one) relationship, is very disappointed in love and mistrust starting a new relationship. Because of this he got low self-esteem, doesn't expect much, and just doing his best. Before he commits himself into a new (number two)love he makes it clear that he has bin true a lot and she should realise where she begins at. And that in this eventually new relationship she should give him some time, only have to be herself, open and honest, and gentle with his heart(love).
I agree the second-time-around intepretation is probably what he meant. In my weaker moments though I prefer another take - a bit more optimistic - that 'Number One' is himself - he's 'through' with his self-absorbed life so far - so she might just be his first real love after all...
I agree the second-time-around intepretation is probably what he meant. In my weaker moments though I prefer another take - a bit more optimistic - that 'Number One' is himself - he's 'through' with his self-absorbed life so far - so she might just be his first real love after all...