I personally feel the song is about Thom as a kid who begins those years in every persons life where a different life style comes into play. It's about him, but it's about me.... It's about everyone using himself as an example..The entire song is defined in the first 2 lines "I slipped away, I slipped on a little white lie" This is the first time when kids try something new/bad... It could be drugs, crime, lies, or just breaking the rules. The first lie to yourself is tiny but leads to a much different life. Convincing yourself one ciggeratte wont hurt can lead to a pack a day which could lead to anything from there.
I personally feel the song is about Thom as a kid who begins those years in every persons life where a different life style comes into play. It's about him, but it's about me.... It's about everyone using himself as an example..The entire song is defined in the first 2 lines "I slipped away, I slipped on a little white lie" This is the first time when kids try something new/bad... It could be drugs, crime, lies, or just breaking the rules. The first lie to yourself is tiny but leads to a much different life. Convincing yourself one ciggeratte wont hurt can lead to a pack a day which could lead to anything from there.