For me, this song is about an abusive lover, absent from his child’s life. Upon his death, the emotions are mixed. Optimistic - wishing they were here to exchange last words even though you are my abuser. Wake up and face me - because in life you never faced any consequences. My perfect enemy - gave me love, child but also dispare, abuse. Who you could have been - knowing mental illness is not their entire identity, but you must draw the line somewhere. Maybe you’re better off this way - you can no longer hurt us or yourself. Passive aggressive bullshit - my feelings. Petty but on the nose.
Not Maynard’s meaning, but interpreting art is subjective. Thank you to artists who let us see their pain through our own lens.
For me, this song is about an abusive lover, absent from his child’s life. Upon his death, the emotions are mixed. Optimistic - wishing they were here to exchange last words even though you are my abuser. Wake up and face me - because in life you never faced any consequences. My perfect enemy - gave me love, child but also dispare, abuse. Who you could have been - knowing mental illness is not their entire identity, but you must draw the line somewhere. Maybe you’re better off this way - you can no longer hurt us or yourself. Passive aggressive bullshit - my feelings. Petty but on the nose. Not Maynard’s meaning, but interpreting art is subjective. Thank you to artists who let us see their pain through our own lens.