"nice essay. and that's not sarcasm or anything. most people have been saying it's either a literal distance or a figurative distance. i think it can be both. it starts out as a literal distance, two people in love who can't always be together. In the beginning of the song,..." (view)

"the line 'i need you so much closer' reminds me of of the line 'and the truth is, i miss you' in A Warning Song by Coldplay. Just because the lines are both so simple, but amazing." (view)

"anyone know the meaning because I can't work it out" (view)

"I think the following line sums up the meaning of the song: And I thank those Those who kept me company They are a wall of arms around me Oh...it is they who are my army Oh� it is they who are my army It's the security of having friends and family ... the wall of..." (view)

"Hands down the best Jimmy Eat World song ever... It's fantastic." (view)

"Like whats been said, i think its a letter back home explaining why he's left home and how he is." (view)

"I think it might be about the band's path to now, nervous at the first few gigs, rising to be stars. But thats just my view on it. Any suggestions?" (view)

"Any idea what this song actually means? Im guessing he misses someone in the past, remembering her/him" (view)

"I think ginghamgoddess has got it spot on, the fear of losing your other half, just wondering what will happen if/when it does" (view)

"I think it's a great break-up/rough patch in a relationship. 'And it's beginning to get to me I know more of the stars and sea Than I do of what's in your head Barely touching in our cold bed' is one of the best choruses i've ever heard. So, so true in past experiences..." (view)

"Agree with rofeta about the meaning. 'When your eyes meet mine, I lose simple skills, like to tell you all I wont is now' reminds me of how i feel numb as i gaze into her eyes. Amazing line. Best track of the album along with set down your glass..." (view)