To me it's about a young male who is crying out for help. He has derailed, as often many people do, to both escape the pain of living and 'watching [his] family die', as well as to try and get attention. He is in a dark place and desperately wants someone to give him some love and attention, and thus sets about destroying himself as a call for people to care. Whilst it is said in a matter of fact way, you can hear the frustration in the 'don't you mind?'
He eventually begins to try and illicit any reaction from those whom he loves, for he is searching for any kind of attention, and thus starts to attack his girlfriend's family ('I put your mother through hell') and his girlfriend herself ('I think I did something terrible to your body). He even considers killing himself to try and provoke a response, for then those around would realise how troubled he is and how much help he needs. Finally, he breaks down and says that he loves her even through this, and that she doesn't realise this. He feels no-one truly understands him, nor seems to feel anything towards him, be it hate, fear or love.
Your interpretation was really amazing! You explained it so well that I read it three times. While i was reading it, I was also listening to it and that actually helped me more to understand this song. So thank you for helping me with that. :)
Your interpretation was really amazing! You explained it so well that I read it three times. While i was reading it, I was also listening to it and that actually helped me more to understand this song. So thank you for helping me with that. :)
To me it's about a young male who is crying out for help. He has derailed, as often many people do, to both escape the pain of living and 'watching [his] family die', as well as to try and get attention. He is in a dark place and desperately wants someone to give him some love and attention, and thus sets about destroying himself as a call for people to care. Whilst it is said in a matter of fact way, you can hear the frustration in the 'don't you mind?' He eventually begins to try and illicit any reaction from those whom he loves, for he is searching for any kind of attention, and thus starts to attack his girlfriend's family ('I put your mother through hell') and his girlfriend herself ('I think I did something terrible to your body). He even considers killing himself to try and provoke a response, for then those around would realise how troubled he is and how much help he needs. Finally, he breaks down and says that he loves her even through this, and that she doesn't realise this. He feels no-one truly understands him, nor seems to feel anything towards him, be it hate, fear or love.
Your interpretation was really amazing! You explained it so well that I read it three times. While i was reading it, I was also listening to it and that actually helped me more to understand this song. So thank you for helping me with that. :)
Your interpretation was really amazing! You explained it so well that I read it three times. While i was reading it, I was also listening to it and that actually helped me more to understand this song. So thank you for helping me with that. :)
@TomTimms I whole-heartedly agree with this interpretation.
@TomTimms I whole-heartedly agree with this interpretation.