I could be off-base, but this really seems to me to be about a person (gender unimportant) who only feels confident or important or even validated when stealing someone else's love. This person HATES what they do, but it continues to be the only way they feel quantified to themselves. However, the reputation is pushing away everyone they once called friend.
It may also refer to this person stealing one specific lover. "They" in the bridge referring to the former couple and the individual's insincere assurance that all is well. The regret is gripping this person every night they are with their stolen lover.
I could be off-base, but this really seems to me to be about a person (gender unimportant) who only feels confident or important or even validated when stealing someone else's love. This person HATES what they do, but it continues to be the only way they feel quantified to themselves. However, the reputation is pushing away everyone they once called friend.
It may also refer to this person stealing one specific lover. "They" in the bridge referring to the former couple and the individual's insincere assurance that all is well. The regret is gripping this person every night they are with their stolen lover.