I think this song is about a man who is in love with another man and wants it to work but the other guy isn't prepared to lay everything on the line and admit how he really feels or even admit he's gay even though they've been having an affair in secret.
I think this song is about a man who is in love with another man and wants it to work but the other guy isn't prepared to lay everything on the line and admit how he really feels or even admit he's gay even though they've been having an affair in secret.