So, to add onto my theory about The Overpass, a lot of people were posting about how The Overpass is a bar in LA that is now closed. At first, I disregarded it as a coincidence, but I’ve found out a few interesting things about said bar.
1.) It’s invite only, sort of like a speakeasy. It was very discreet, you had to know someone to get in, and it was very low-key and private. It would be an ideal place for two lovers to meet in secret. The place literally was windowless, and people online said that you almost had no chance of getting in.
2.) The bar is located in Echo Park, where Ryan lives. Ryan has lived in that area for YEARS.
3.) If the song is indeed about this bar instead of a physical overpass, the theory still works! It would just take place more recently. In fact, it makes EVEN more sense. The whole song oozes mystery and action, much like the bar. He sings about having matching leather clothing, but the only photos of them wearing matching leather clothing are post split. The “someone still loves you” line would make more sense if we’re talking about them meeting up post split. The song isn’t reminiscing over old meet-ups before fame, it’s talking about Brendon inviting this person to meet him more recently.