I think it is dangerous to assume that video speaks for the song. The song likely came first, and the interpretation of the video direct might be no more valid than your or my take, and might be further blurred by injection of the the video directors own voice, so I think the song should be analyzed on its own. The video in and over itself is also excellent and deserves it own analysis... but the lyrics are much more of a puzzle.
What is great about this song is that it is unclear who the singer is addressing. In fact she may be addressing one subject {that is singing to, say, her lover(s) } during the verses and addressing another subject {say herself} during the chorus. There are a couple interpretation which might fit..
The singer is addressing her would be lover / suitor... the man ( a friend?) who likely she should be with but for whatever reason (say awkwardness) they never connected. Instead the singer allowed herself to be taken by (two?) others. Essentially she is singing to him about his unrequited love.
As others have said, she could be addressing her lover about cheating on him
She could be alternately addressing BOTH men, her lover and the man she cheated on him with, and then herself. I like this interpretation...
Thought I had an answer once
But your random ways swept me along
Colossal signs so I got lost
With so many lovers singing soft
Great song. Subtle lyrics worth contemplating.
I think it is dangerous to assume that video speaks for the song. The song likely came first, and the interpretation of the video direct might be no more valid than your or my take, and might be further blurred by injection of the the video directors own voice, so I think the song should be analyzed on its own. The video in and over itself is also excellent and deserves it own analysis... but the lyrics are much more of a puzzle.
What is great about this song is that it is unclear who the singer is addressing. In fact she may be addressing one subject {that is singing to, say, her lover(s) } during the verses and addressing another subject {say herself} during the chorus. There are a couple interpretation which might fit..
Thought I had an answer once But your random ways swept me along Colossal signs so I got lost With so many lovers singing soft