just when you think nada surf couldn't get better, they sneak in songs like this. i think it's about reflecting on a relationship after it's ended, how he is like "i almost wish you knew me better." it sounds like he lost a lot of his self-worth in the relationship, either through being put down or cheated on, but he is starting to get it back, and standing up to what has passed is the first step.
just when you think nada surf couldn't get better, they sneak in songs like this. i think it's about reflecting on a relationship after it's ended, how he is like "i almost wish you knew me better." it sounds like he lost a lot of his self-worth in the relationship, either through being put down or cheated on, but he is starting to get it back, and standing up to what has passed is the first step.