I agree with Lilac Wine. I think, especially considering the "I packed by car and headed to LA" line, that this song was written about Sheryl's state of mind after her fiance left her and she booked it to L.A. from Missouri. It's about depression, but not really, about a loss of hope for love, but not really. She sings, "I've gotten used to the crash and burn," but I just don't feel like she feels disenchanted with the idea of love, despite this "rough spot" in life. This song is about the acute depression experienced right after the end of one particular relationship. And it is freakin' amazing.
I agree with Lilac Wine. I think, especially considering the "I packed by car and headed to LA" line, that this song was written about Sheryl's state of mind after her fiance left her and she booked it to L.A. from Missouri. It's about depression, but not really, about a loss of hope for love, but not really. She sings, "I've gotten used to the crash and burn," but I just don't feel like she feels disenchanted with the idea of love, despite this "rough spot" in life. This song is about the acute depression experienced right after the end of one particular relationship. And it is freakin' amazing.