I was shown this song by an ex around a year ago. Her and I would listen to this all of the time. She turned out to be someone that would abuse me verbally, attempt to sexually assault me, and put me in the situation of her being pregnant with her ex and not telling me. I was only 15 when with her... I broke off with her in January but I still listen to this song and all of Idealism because it soothes me of all of the negative memories of that relationship. I've been able to introduce this song to my current girlfriend, and it has given me new light for this song. Instead of feeling any sorrow from being betrayed and manipulated, I now think of the amazing and beautiful girl I'm with today. This song almost makes me tear up, but it is always for a good reason. This song will never leave me.
I just moved to a new city, everyone says their jealous of my new apartment, new car, but I come home after working a job that drains me, and I sit here alone listening to the rain and this song; and I wonder....