I think she was depressed, and it ultimately tore them apart. He seemed warm and happy, like summer, so she assumed he was happy despite her depression. But, he never told her about the winter - her cold, disconnected behavior. He experienced it too, but didn't know how to make her happy again. The strain must have ruined their relationship. The fall is a play on words like summer meaning "happy mind" and winter meaning "depressed mind" fall (like autumn) represents the "ultimate breaking point" in the relationship. She wonders now, after she knows that he wasn't oblivious or immune to her needs, if he'd still want her back after the fall.
I think she was depressed, and it ultimately tore them apart. He seemed warm and happy, like summer, so she assumed he was happy despite her depression. But, he never told her about the winter - her cold, disconnected behavior. He experienced it too, but didn't know how to make her happy again. The strain must have ruined their relationship. The fall is a play on words like summer meaning "happy mind" and winter meaning "depressed mind" fall (like autumn) represents the "ultimate breaking point" in the relationship. She wonders now, after she knows that he wasn't oblivious or immune to her needs, if he'd still want her back after the fall.
Exactly my thoughts. This song really hits home for me.
Exactly my thoughts. This song really hits home for me.