I think this is the story behind it: Jo has been hanging around with bad people. The narrator wants to get to her and help her, but he doesn't know how to do it. Then he realizes that if he stays with her, he might never be able to leave because he'll be caught up in the same mess she is in. So he goes away, but is still holding on to her.
Anyway, this is a great song! I'm really digging this new album.
I think this is the story behind it: Jo has been hanging around with bad people. The narrator wants to get to her and help her, but he doesn't know how to do it. Then he realizes that if he stays with her, he might never be able to leave because he'll be caught up in the same mess she is in. So he goes away, but is still holding on to her.
Anyway, this is a great song! I'm really digging this new album.