First off, I believe he is saying:
"A world of treasons, and I'm their only escape"
and "No one else here has conversations that drown them."
I don't tend to think every song is about relationships, but this one I do believe is about one. It sounds like he is addressing someone already in a relationship that he is tempted to pursue (and she may be willing as well)
16 could be referencing the 16 personality types whereas the title is referencing the type three personality - one who has difficulty with intimacy and constantly needs validation. Whether this is true is one thing, and whether it is a reference to himself or the other person remains unknown - maybe both.
In the end I think it's something of a lament because he is walking away due to his faith and not wanting to be that guy who helps break up a family or a relationship.
It's almost like a second part to "Feel Good Drag" where he's learned his lesson
First off, I believe he is saying: "A world of treasons, and I'm their only escape" and "No one else here has conversations that drown them."
I don't tend to think every song is about relationships, but this one I do believe is about one. It sounds like he is addressing someone already in a relationship that he is tempted to pursue (and she may be willing as well)
16 could be referencing the 16 personality types whereas the title is referencing the type three personality - one who has difficulty with intimacy and constantly needs validation. Whether this is true is one thing, and whether it is a reference to himself or the other person remains unknown - maybe both.
In the end I think it's something of a lament because he is walking away due to his faith and not wanting to be that guy who helps break up a family or a relationship.
It's almost like a second part to "Feel Good Drag" where he's learned his lesson