He’s being brave, speaking ironically. His girlfriend has just asked for space, possibly to meet others. He says fine, it doesn’t matter…whatever you want.
But the third verse clearly reveals his true feelings. It DOES matter to him. The repeated third verse is plaintive, almost manic…”there'll always be an empty room…an open heart…”
And the biggest reveal: “Time is on my side.” He wants her back. He can wait, because nothing else is important to him. It does matter.
He’s being brave, speaking ironically. His girlfriend has just asked for space, possibly to meet others. He says fine, it doesn’t matter…whatever you want.
But the third verse clearly reveals his true feelings. It DOES matter to him. The repeated third verse is plaintive, almost manic…”there'll always be an empty room…an open heart…”
And the biggest reveal: “Time is on my side.” He wants her back. He can wait, because nothing else is important to him. It does matter.
[Edit: Typo]