This is obviously a song open for interpretation (as seen by previous opposing opinions), therefore I feel obliged to give my own opinion.
This is song about a man, clearly obsessed with his ex-girlfriend whom he broke up with and is thus metaphorically "crawling back to you". He broke up with her for reasons unknown and thought he could get over her with ease; however, soon learnt that it was easier said than done. He realises his regret a little while after the break up, after he sees that she is living life in far better condition than he his but, possibly true or in a delusive state, he believes that the feeling could be mutual ("does this feeling flow both ways").
He is also feeling guilty for breaking up with her and so he suppressors his feelings to the extent that this love is driving him crazy, so he envisions his own situation in songs he hears. This suppression is what makes him finally ask himself if it's time to unbottle his emotions and ask her how she feels; however, he feels humiliated and embarrassed that he is now the smaller, weaker individual in the situation. I've also thought that perhaps she really has moved on to someone else, which is what's causing his embarrassment and fear of rejection.
Wow, on a side note this song really hit home. Just like the song writer, i too imagine my situation when hearing songs, and it just coincidently is this one, which is perhaps why i interpret this song in this fashion.
This is obviously a song open for interpretation (as seen by previous opposing opinions), therefore I feel obliged to give my own opinion.
This is song about a man, clearly obsessed with his ex-girlfriend whom he broke up with and is thus metaphorically "crawling back to you". He broke up with her for reasons unknown and thought he could get over her with ease; however, soon learnt that it was easier said than done. He realises his regret a little while after the break up, after he sees that she is living life in far better condition than he his but, possibly true or in a delusive state, he believes that the feeling could be mutual ("does this feeling flow both ways").
He is also feeling guilty for breaking up with her and so he suppressors his feelings to the extent that this love is driving him crazy, so he envisions his own situation in songs he hears. This suppression is what makes him finally ask himself if it's time to unbottle his emotions and ask her how she feels; however, he feels humiliated and embarrassed that he is now the smaller, weaker individual in the situation. I've also thought that perhaps she really has moved on to someone else, which is what's causing his embarrassment and fear of rejection.
Wow, on a side note this song really hit home. Just like the song writer, i too imagine my situation when hearing songs, and it just coincidently is this one, which is perhaps why i interpret this song in this fashion.
Cheers