i think bueller84 is on the right track. i mean, if he cheated but still wanted to be with her then why would he have to "tear apart the ties that bind", because if she was the one tearing apart the ties, then she wouldn't have forced a smile like she's okay... she'd have walked away and never looked back...And weeks and hours would be just as bleak, because he knows he's going to hurt her.
but i think, he is no longer in love with the girl, or at least is curious to see what else is out there because he isn't necessarily happy in the relationship. She's crying and asking what she did wrong, or why he's ending it. And he's crying because he's hurting her, and even if he no longer loves her, he cares enough not to want to break her heart. That's why he's telling her to ask for help if she gets too sad.
He wants her to yell at him, and break his nose. He wants her to get mad, not sad, but she doesn't because she still loves him. And the more he has to explain to her why he's ending it, the more it hurts her.
i think bueller84 is on the right track. i mean, if he cheated but still wanted to be with her then why would he have to "tear apart the ties that bind", because if she was the one tearing apart the ties, then she wouldn't have forced a smile like she's okay... she'd have walked away and never looked back...And weeks and hours would be just as bleak, because he knows he's going to hurt her.
but i think, he is no longer in love with the girl, or at least is curious to see what else is out there because he isn't necessarily happy in the relationship. She's crying and asking what she did wrong, or why he's ending it. And he's crying because he's hurting her, and even if he no longer loves her, he cares enough not to want to break her heart. That's why he's telling her to ask for help if she gets too sad.
He wants her to yell at him, and break his nose. He wants her to get mad, not sad, but she doesn't because she still loves him. And the more he has to explain to her why he's ending it, the more it hurts her.
It's brilliant. this song is absolutely amazing.