I've been thinking this song involves an alter ego. Given Lana's history I'm guessing it involves alcohol. In the beginning she is trying to quit drinking. She knows she wants to be sober, but recognizes its going to be hard. As the night goes on she isn't able to stay sober.
"when he enters, all of the lights go dim
he's so sure, he got a tragic lifestyle"
This first "He" is the drink itself. As the song continue the "He" is her when she is drunk.
"if he could go on without your help
then he would do it all it all by himself"
Her drunk persona is requesting help from her sober persona, and is promising to try again, tonight.
I've been thinking this song involves an alter ego. Given Lana's history I'm guessing it involves alcohol. In the beginning she is trying to quit drinking. She knows she wants to be sober, but recognizes its going to be hard. As the night goes on she isn't able to stay sober.
"when he enters, all of the lights go dim he's so sure, he got a tragic lifestyle"
This first "He" is the drink itself. As the song continue the "He" is her when she is drunk.
"if he could go on without your help then he would do it all it all by himself"
Her drunk persona is requesting help from her sober persona, and is promising to try again, tonight.