First of all, although Phil wrote a TON of material around his divorce(s?), all indications here are the lyrics were written by Rutherford here.
Second, I was always confused by "You know I know" not being the other way around - I thought it would make much more sense to be "I know you know" - especially the "I don't wanna go" - but I think that really demonstrates the lack of empathy and understanding, and a real strong self-centered vibe in the point of view of the author here. In some ways it makes it more realistic and relatable. Even when people are terrible and selfish in their relationship they still feel wounded if it's ended without their consent. If they were more self aware they wouldn't be in this situation.
A lot of this is covered by chaidrinker earlier in the comments, but one area that really defines this seems to be missing even there.
Now who will light up the darkness
Who will hold your hand
Who will find you the answers
When you don't understand
So, this other person apparently never lights up his darkness, holds his hand or helps them to understand anything... they probably have done more than their fair share, but this dolt is too solipsistic to have even notice - no wonder she dumped you. Not to even mentioning the insulting nature of the reference to mansplaining years before it was a word.
First of all, although Phil wrote a TON of material around his divorce(s?), all indications here are the lyrics were written by Rutherford here.
Second, I was always confused by "You know I know" not being the other way around - I thought it would make much more sense to be "I know you know" - especially the "I don't wanna go" - but I think that really demonstrates the lack of empathy and understanding, and a real strong self-centered vibe in the point of view of the author here. In some ways it makes it more realistic and relatable. Even when people are terrible and selfish in their relationship they still feel wounded if it's ended without their consent. If they were more self aware they wouldn't be in this situation.
A lot of this is covered by chaidrinker earlier in the comments, but one area that really defines this seems to be missing even there.
Now who will light up the darkness Who will hold your hand Who will find you the answers When you don't understand
So, this other person apparently never lights up his darkness, holds his hand or helps them to understand anything... they probably have done more than their fair share, but this dolt is too solipsistic to have even notice - no wonder she dumped you. Not to even mentioning the insulting nature of the reference to mansplaining years before it was a word.
Anyway, I thought that was interesting.
ugh - sorry about all the grammar and other mistakes there - how embarrassing!
ugh - sorry about all the grammar and other mistakes there - how embarrassing!
1) they PROBABLY wouldn't have been in this situation 2) to have even noticeD 3) not to mention or Not to even MENTION (minus the -ing)
1) they PROBABLY wouldn't have been in this situation 2) to have even noticeD 3) not to mention or Not to even MENTION (minus the -ing)