Lyric discussion by hexenduction 

Cover art for Choking Tara lyrics by Guided by Voices

Had this song in the forefront of my brain for a while. It's beautiful. Here's my take.

It's about an on/off relationship. We stayed out all week and got happy this time - note the 'this time' - this has happened before and will again

He needs her around simply because she fills an empty spot in his life, and he sort of needs it that way, but she is always saying bye to him

He keeps trying to keep the relationship going and break her falls, even though he knows the troubles between them will never go away

But then realizes he's sort of being used as much as he is using her so he's out, shove it

Yeah um maybe i don't know, am i projecting?