From Here On Out Lyrics

Lyric discussion by rcdowdy 

Cover art for From Here On Out lyrics by Killers, The

This song is about a relationship where one comes to their senses and realizes they have been manipulated by an addict. All those sweet tender moments experienced were only a facade in order to get more drugs. After all addicts really only want one thing - more drugs. The lifestyle of a drug addict leads them to do things any sane person would never consider, e.g., prostitution, stealing.

No matter how hard you work you work with them to improve there life you can't. You have to accept you can't compete with drugs since they will always win out. I think this was what Brandon is telling us. I am on to your game and have accepted that I had a relationship with you but your relationship was only with drugs.

You can not take people to places they don't want to go or help those who don't want help. There is hurt and pain sense you tried and thought you could make difference in their life but you couldn't. The person you rescued from a sinking ship jumped out of the life boat. You than realize this was not your fault and there are plenty of people who really want and have meaningful relationships.

Life is meant to be good but no longer with you since I am rejoicing since I am now free from this albatross called addiction.

My Interpretation

Eh... you're making a huge assumption here connecting this song to someone's drug addiction. The lyrics are pretty vague.