I think everyone's suggestions about the song's meanings are close. But...
I believe the song is from Joseph's POV. He met someone that he's fallen in love with, however, it's just not or hasn't been the right time to be together. Why? The song suggests that's he's afraid to fall in love. Maybe he hasn't had good experience with allowing himself to be free (without fear) with someone.
I think he's afraid to be with this person even though he knows he shouldn't be. Fear is irrational and can weight you down and hold you back from experiencing beautiful, awesome things. I think that's what he means about the "shores of freedom". A life without fear of love is freedom.
Also, on the "all you want is wrong" line: I think he means the other's persons wants are right BUT the timing is wrong.
Other songs on his album this song is featured on suggests that he eventually leaves this person (he gives up) because he's not ready to be in love or open himself up to love.
I think everyone's suggestions about the song's meanings are close. But...
I believe the song is from Joseph's POV. He met someone that he's fallen in love with, however, it's just not or hasn't been the right time to be together. Why? The song suggests that's he's afraid to fall in love. Maybe he hasn't had good experience with allowing himself to be free (without fear) with someone.
I think he's afraid to be with this person even though he knows he shouldn't be. Fear is irrational and can weight you down and hold you back from experiencing beautiful, awesome things. I think that's what he means about the "shores of freedom". A life without fear of love is freedom.
Also, on the "all you want is wrong" line: I think he means the other's persons wants are right BUT the timing is wrong.
Other songs on his album this song is featured on suggests that he eventually leaves this person (he gives up) because he's not ready to be in love or open himself up to love.