Lyric discussion by LambtonQ 

Cover art for How lyrics by Regina Spektor

I beleive its about having to let go of someone you love. The feelings are clearly so alive and real. Yet for different circumstances it sounds as though they are having to part. And although they have parted now, Regina is still coming to terms with the loss of her beloved. And is questioning HOW she can, forget her love, never see him again, love someone new, begin again.