I think he's singing about wanting to protect his girlfriend. She wants to try to new things cause she's "sick and tired of being in the backround", but he's trying to keep her safe which is kind yet selfish at the same time because he's being over protective and holding her back.
I think he's singing about wanting to protect his girlfriend. She wants to try to new things cause she's "sick and tired of being in the backround", but he's trying to keep her safe which is kind yet selfish at the same time because he's being over protective and holding her back.