As someone mentioned, it might have differing dynamics relative to gender.
The song was written by Jules Shear, who happens to be male.
Alison Moyet just didn't bother to change the gender pronouns, which works just fine.
-but, pretty much, yeah, a straightforward love-triangle lament that the one you love still holds feelings for another. Made all the more haunting when that person remains with you while plainly pining for another.
Bonus trivia: Jules Shear is also the author of "All Through The Night", popularized in a beautiful cover by Cyndi Lauper. ; )
As someone mentioned, it might have differing dynamics relative to gender. The song was written by Jules Shear, who happens to be male. Alison Moyet just didn't bother to change the gender pronouns, which works just fine.
-but, pretty much, yeah, a straightforward love-triangle lament that the one you love still holds feelings for another. Made all the more haunting when that person remains with you while plainly pining for another.
Bonus trivia: Jules Shear is also the author of "All Through The Night", popularized in a beautiful cover by Cyndi Lauper. ; )