It's about people who hide who they really are for fear of being shamed... and for fear of having to realize they're just as human as everyone else... not only to be unknown to everyone, but never having to REALLY relate to anyone...
i think that the repeated refrain is about when the person finally escapes from that cycle...
as far as the relationship between the 'he' and 'she' in the song... i don't think that the guy necessarily died, just that the girl (whom im not sure is the same 'she' in both verses) was powerless to do anything to expose the person's falsities while he was still out building his reputation...
i agree, this is probably the best song ever.
It's about people who hide who they really are for fear of being shamed... and for fear of having to realize they're just as human as everyone else... not only to be unknown to everyone, but never having to REALLY relate to anyone...
i think that the repeated refrain is about when the person finally escapes from that cycle...
as far as the relationship between the 'he' and 'she' in the song... i don't think that the guy necessarily died, just that the girl (whom im not sure is the same 'she' in both verses) was powerless to do anything to expose the person's falsities while he was still out building his reputation...