As has been already mentioned this song to be about a couple who have lost their child. Perhaps the child was born prematurely. We don't know but it certainly seems he didn't live long. The lyrics that suggest this have already been sited so read the other comments if you want to know more.
What interests me is the refrain "I will do what you ask me to do because of how I feel about you". Earlier in the song we're let know that she's the stronger one of the two (power, rough touch, keeping care, keeping watch). Perhaps she wants to try again for another child and he he's not sure he can risk that suffering again. His love and his trust of her brings him to agree. I'm close to a couple who's first child lived just two hours. It was devastating for them but they now have three healthy children. For me this song is for them.
As has been already mentioned this song to be about a couple who have lost their child. Perhaps the child was born prematurely. We don't know but it certainly seems he didn't live long. The lyrics that suggest this have already been sited so read the other comments if you want to know more.
What interests me is the refrain "I will do what you ask me to do because of how I feel about you". Earlier in the song we're let know that she's the stronger one of the two (power, rough touch, keeping care, keeping watch). Perhaps she wants to try again for another child and he he's not sure he can risk that suffering again. His love and his trust of her brings him to agree. I'm close to a couple who's first child lived just two hours. It was devastating for them but they now have three healthy children. For me this song is for them.