I agree with the anxiety part mentioned by asha1979, but I think it's couched within a fear of vulnerability teamed with a sort staunch independence that doesn't want to sacrifice their own identity and freedom when it comes being really and truly involved with as person. I feel the song illustrates a different kind of love, one that is not atomic picture perfect, but adapted to work with an individual's insecurities and fears, which I feel is more honest.
@lamelywishesill You are right on! I feel like the song is about one person being able to put everything out in the open without being afraid of the feelings and emotions that a relationship accosts. While the other person (the girl in the song) was never taught that its ok to talk about ones emotions and feelings, especially feeling toward their significant other. In turn he lashes out but in no way can justify it because its wrong to show that kind of anger toward someone you love. Also I love how you describe the "imperfect relationship" and how it...
@lamelywishesill You are right on! I feel like the song is about one person being able to put everything out in the open without being afraid of the feelings and emotions that a relationship accosts. While the other person (the girl in the song) was never taught that its ok to talk about ones emotions and feelings, especially feeling toward their significant other. In turn he lashes out but in no way can justify it because its wrong to show that kind of anger toward someone you love. Also I love how you describe the "imperfect relationship" and how it can actually be more honest than not. That's why I love her.
I agree with the anxiety part mentioned by asha1979, but I think it's couched within a fear of vulnerability teamed with a sort staunch independence that doesn't want to sacrifice their own identity and freedom when it comes being really and truly involved with as person. I feel the song illustrates a different kind of love, one that is not atomic picture perfect, but adapted to work with an individual's insecurities and fears, which I feel is more honest.
@lamelywishesill You are right on! I feel like the song is about one person being able to put everything out in the open without being afraid of the feelings and emotions that a relationship accosts. While the other person (the girl in the song) was never taught that its ok to talk about ones emotions and feelings, especially feeling toward their significant other. In turn he lashes out but in no way can justify it because its wrong to show that kind of anger toward someone you love. Also I love how you describe the "imperfect relationship" and how it...
@lamelywishesill You are right on! I feel like the song is about one person being able to put everything out in the open without being afraid of the feelings and emotions that a relationship accosts. While the other person (the girl in the song) was never taught that its ok to talk about ones emotions and feelings, especially feeling toward their significant other. In turn he lashes out but in no way can justify it because its wrong to show that kind of anger toward someone you love. Also I love how you describe the "imperfect relationship" and how it can actually be more honest than not. That's why I love her.