The Lovers Are Losing Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Counterclockwerk 

Cover art for The Lovers Are Losing lyrics by Keane

I think it's a reflection - and a damn catchy one at that - on the classic battle of left brain v right brain-type dichotomy.

Do you spend all your effort chasing career, "dreams", pushing yourself, adventure, growth, something new - what we consider "success" in a modern western world. Or do you stay close to what is comfortable and deeply connected. That other, less anxious, aspect is where the "lovers" live. Got a double entendre here because the "lovers" could simply be that type of person or it could be a lament to breaking up once someone wants to move on.

As someone begins "rearranging" their life when they "don't like the way the things have been goin.", what's the typical first thing to go? The romantic partner. And that aspect is what gets sacrificed to make way for more.

My Interpretation