It’s funny how sometimes you have to go through something and then when you hear a song again the lyrics take on new meaning. Not saying this is what the song actually means, but how I’ve been taking it lately is as if my late friend would want me to keep their memory vague so that my grief over them isn’t as painful and so I can move on with my life and find happiness. I’ve been struggling with the loss, and I’m sure they wouldn’t want to see me in pain over them. I also like the interpretation of a mature break up - when you truly love someone, sometimes that’s not enough and circumstance comes between you, but with that true love you would subtract yourself from the other person’s life if it meant they would be better off. And death is certainly a circumstance that can get between you - with no way to be together in life, it's like keeping his memory vague is the way to alleviate pain, but it's a catch 22 because I don't want to let him go. Kind of a heartbreaking song.
It’s funny how sometimes you have to go through something and then when you hear a song again the lyrics take on new meaning. Not saying this is what the song actually means, but how I’ve been taking it lately is as if my late friend would want me to keep their memory vague so that my grief over them isn’t as painful and so I can move on with my life and find happiness. I’ve been struggling with the loss, and I’m sure they wouldn’t want to see me in pain over them. I also like the interpretation of a mature break up - when you truly love someone, sometimes that’s not enough and circumstance comes between you, but with that true love you would subtract yourself from the other person’s life if it meant they would be better off. And death is certainly a circumstance that can get between you - with no way to be together in life, it's like keeping his memory vague is the way to alleviate pain, but it's a catch 22 because I don't want to let him go. Kind of a heartbreaking song.