Black And Blue Lyrics

Lyric discussion by theclefe 

Cover art for Black And Blue lyrics by Counting Crows

I think he sees this person who is worn out. He can tell she is just on the edge of a complete breakdown. "shatter in the blink of an eye". She is carring so much, that he just says you have been waiting so long to let go, just do it. Fall apart and I'll help you rebuild again. The cutting is more figurative, she will be on the ground, battered by her emotions.
Sure, It is probably about suicide, but I like to come up with alternates.

i definitely agree