This is a sweet song. And as sweet and lovely as it is, it is definitely, clearly about drug addiction. In case there was any doubt, the line about brain disintegrating (not emotional numbness, as caused by anti-depressants) I think makes it crystal.
I don't even think she is necessarily involved with this person...the intent behind this song is too benevolent for that. How many lovers urge their lover to leave and go home (not come home but go home) ? I think this is just a friend, just someone she loves who is incredibly disappointed in how things have turned out.
@HearDat 100% and I'm surprised this isn't the most upvoted take. Seems completely obvious to me, but maybe it's not as clear if you've never been through addiction or known someone who has.
@HearDat 100% and I'm surprised this isn't the most upvoted take. Seems completely obvious to me, but maybe it's not as clear if you've never been through addiction or known someone who has.
This is a sweet song. And as sweet and lovely as it is, it is definitely, clearly about drug addiction. In case there was any doubt, the line about brain disintegrating (not emotional numbness, as caused by anti-depressants) I think makes it crystal.
I don't even think she is necessarily involved with this person...the intent behind this song is too benevolent for that. How many lovers urge their lover to leave and go home (not come home but go home) ? I think this is just a friend, just someone she loves who is incredibly disappointed in how things have turned out.
I think that is reading VERY far into it.
I think that is reading VERY far into it.
It could be cough syrup (codeine or dextromethorphan), as those disintegrate the brain.
It could be cough syrup (codeine or dextromethorphan), as those disintegrate the brain.
@HearDat 100% and I'm surprised this isn't the most upvoted take. Seems completely obvious to me, but maybe it's not as clear if you've never been through addiction or known someone who has.
@HearDat 100% and I'm surprised this isn't the most upvoted take. Seems completely obvious to me, but maybe it's not as clear if you've never been through addiction or known someone who has.