: A central metaphor is that a person who was once gentle has now "grown sharp corners and thorns" to protect themselves from further pain. Key Lyrics and Interpretation
Hardship forces people to become guarded and "sharp" for survival. What you need is forgiveness—from yourself. : A central metaphor is that a person
: The narrator observes that the person who was once the "prettiest in the class" now looks aged and weary, like an "old person" due to life's hardships. always strong—yet speaking of love
: The protagonist, once strong, now cries uncontrollably when discussing love and expresses deep doubt about the future. : A central metaphor is that a person
You, always strong—yet speaking of love, you cry without end. Trauma can break even the strongest facades. You, once so gentle—now covered in edges and thorns.