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08-21-2003, 09:43 PM

I never had any doubt what that song was about since the first time I heard it. There are relationships that end, but the love doesn't. There is a man in my life who I still love dearly though I never want to see him again. Still, if he called and said he needed me or my help or a shoulder, no matter what society says about how break ups are supposed to work, I'd be there for him. He'll never be completely gone from my life anymore than I will from his. When I meet someone new he will still always be there in the background because he taught me so much about relationships and loving.

Unfortunately, I'll forever be comparing his kissing with every new man. Damn, he was a good kisser. And I suspect he'll wind up doing the same. Memories and love don't just go away because the relationship does or even because someone new comes along. Sighhhhhh . . . .

quote:Originally posted by Cubfan64:
I have a question regarding this song. From what I can tell, it's about someone wishing a lost love the best as they move on to someone else. What I'm not certain about is the meaning about the whole "I'm not supposed to care" part.

Is he saying this because the "world" would assume that if there is a divorce or breakup, the 2 parties "aren't supposed to care," or in other words he's saying "I do care, even though in the situation, most people would assume I don't?

The other possibility I've thought is that alot of times in arguments with a loved one, one or both of them accuse the other person of not caring - is this his way of being slightly sarcastic to the person who's left?

Finally, I'm confused about the line where he says, "And when you find someone who loves you, I know you would treat me the same, just lie there, cause you're not supposed to care." I don't think I understand the meaning behind that part. Could someone provide me with some answers to that line?

Thanks!

08-21-2003, 09:43 PM	#16
violet Blue Horse Guest Posts: n/a	I never had any doubt what that song was about since the first time I heard it. There are relationships that end, but the love doesn't. There is a man in my life who I still love dearly though I never want to see him again. Still, if he called and said he needed me or my help or a shoulder, no matter what society says about how break ups are supposed to work, I'd be there for him. He'll never be completely gone from my life anymore than I will from his. When I meet someone new he will still always be there in the background because he taught me so much about relationships and loving. Unfortunately, I'll forever be comparing his kissing with every new man. Damn, he was a good kisser. And I suspect he'll wind up doing the same. Memories and love don't just go away because the relationship does or even because someone new comes along. Sighhhhhh . . . . quote:Originally posted by Cubfan64: I have a question regarding this song. From what I can tell, it's about someone wishing a lost love the best as they move on to someone else. What I'm not certain about is the meaning about the whole "I'm not supposed to care" part. Is he saying this because the "world" would assume that if there is a divorce or breakup, the 2 parties "aren't supposed to care," or in other words he's saying "I do care, even though in the situation, most people would assume I don't? The other possibility I've thought is that alot of times in arguments with a loved one, one or both of them accuse the other person of not caring - is this his way of being slightly sarcastic to the person who's left? Finally, I'm confused about the line where he says, "And when you find someone who loves you, I know you would treat me the same, just lie there, cause you're not supposed to care." I don't think I understand the meaning behind that part. Could someone provide me with some answers to that line? Thanks!