I've always thought that this song was about wanting to be like all the famous lyricists/singers that come across as 'tortured artists.'
For example, "I've been walking in the rain just to get wet on purpose" - they feel like they have to be miserable in order to create.
I've always thought that this song was about wanting to be like all the famous lyricists/singers that come across as 'tortured artists.' For example, "I've been walking in the rain just to get wet on purpose" - they feel like they have to be miserable in order to create.