The shop is an abstract metaphor for a (perhaps purely sexual) relationship – entering it means entering a relationship. The treats resemble the positive qualities of said (perhaps imagined) person, and/or likely the "sexual treats" each sex comes with.
The protagonist asks himself whether he should just take what he wants. Should he just take whatever treats he desires, as in should he just (recklessly) have relationships and/or sex with anyone (of any sex)?
The entire song is filled with uncertainty regarding whether he actually may have both ("I'm trying to explain to the voice inside I can have both") , so much so that the protagonist tries to change it to certainty, by repetitively stating "I can have both". This saying becomes a sort of mantra for him, especially at the last stanza.
The uncertainty comes from the people around the protagonist "[w]ho've brainwashed the small shy boy inside" into believing he could not have both (sexes as potential partners).
Another aspect to the song is the fact the protagonist is not sure whether he should actively take the initiative and choose (one sex), or whether he should just wait for the person inside the shop to "entice" him and draw him in, meaning whether he should just let things happen and let others take the initiative to convince him of entering a relationship, or not. This inner conflict is not truly resolved, for the protagonist is "[s]miling through the window" – actually making a clear sign of interest – but "to the one who never serves you", someone who will not open the door and let him into the shop, their heart and/or body – at least not easily. This is the moment where the protagonist asks himself "[s]hould I take as I feel like it - well shall I, oh shall I? Or should I wait and hope to be dragged inside?" Again, making clear how unsure he is whether he should make the next obvious step and directly approach this person (who likely is of the same gender, given that homosexual relationships are discouraged by society), or let the other take the lead. This way, the protagonist would not have to choose, but let the other choose him.
So, in the end, it does not matter if he does not choose (a sex) or not – he can have both (sexes) anyways, and both can have him – depending on whoever intrigues and asks him inside their heart and/or body.
The shop is an abstract metaphor for a (perhaps purely sexual) relationship – entering it means entering a relationship. The treats resemble the positive qualities of said (perhaps imagined) person, and/or likely the "sexual treats" each sex comes with.
The protagonist asks himself whether he should just take what he wants. Should he just take whatever treats he desires, as in should he just (recklessly) have relationships and/or sex with anyone (of any sex)?
The entire song is filled with uncertainty regarding whether he actually may have both ("I'm trying to explain to the voice inside I can have both") , so much so that the protagonist tries to change it to certainty, by repetitively stating "I can have both". This saying becomes a sort of mantra for him, especially at the last stanza.
The uncertainty comes from the people around the protagonist "[w]ho've brainwashed the small shy boy inside" into believing he could not have both (sexes as potential partners).
Another aspect to the song is the fact the protagonist is not sure whether he should actively take the initiative and choose (one sex), or whether he should just wait for the person inside the shop to "entice" him and draw him in, meaning whether he should just let things happen and let others take the initiative to convince him of entering a relationship, or not. This inner conflict is not truly resolved, for the protagonist is "[s]miling through the window" – actually making a clear sign of interest – but "to the one who never serves you", someone who will not open the door and let him into the shop, their heart and/or body – at least not easily. This is the moment where the protagonist asks himself "[s]hould I take as I feel like it - well shall I, oh shall I? Or should I wait and hope to be dragged inside?" Again, making clear how unsure he is whether he should make the next obvious step and directly approach this person (who likely is of the same gender, given that homosexual relationships are discouraged by society), or let the other take the lead. This way, the protagonist would not have to choose, but let the other choose him.
So, in the end, it does not matter if he does not choose (a sex) or not – he can have both (sexes) anyways, and both can have him – depending on whoever intrigues and asks him inside their heart and/or body.