I think this song is about going home to visit an old high school friend. He went to school at McMaster which is in Hamilton and his friend picks him up after being holed up all day. I'm guessing this friend is something of an introvert, reading all day and listening to music. These two are good friends and share their tastes in music and books and that's a way they can connect. This friend seems to be stuck at home with his mother in a "blue-collar" job - which is sometimes considered lower class than "white-collar" business jobs. I think the singer is hinting that this friend is brilliant but not motivated and is not reaching his potential.
Maybe this friend had a rough breakup which is why he got depressed and unmotivated. I had a friend like this. It would make sense considering the references to him playing music now because before "she could never stand to listen"
This is what I think the song is about. Very relatable since I am also in University and have had similar experiences.
I think this song is about going home to visit an old high school friend. He went to school at McMaster which is in Hamilton and his friend picks him up after being holed up all day. I'm guessing this friend is something of an introvert, reading all day and listening to music. These two are good friends and share their tastes in music and books and that's a way they can connect. This friend seems to be stuck at home with his mother in a "blue-collar" job - which is sometimes considered lower class than "white-collar" business jobs. I think the singer is hinting that this friend is brilliant but not motivated and is not reaching his potential.
Maybe this friend had a rough breakup which is why he got depressed and unmotivated. I had a friend like this. It would make sense considering the references to him playing music now because before "she could never stand to listen"
This is what I think the song is about. Very relatable since I am also in University and have had similar experiences.