when this song was mainstream as hell, I hated it.
i was always so irritated when it played cause: 1) it was overplayed 2) THE LYRICS...
let me elaborate on my 2nd point. what kind of human being would catch a grenade for anyone? i mean, even though it’s being used symbolically here, i thought it was pretty ridiculous. way to be so dramatic. not only that, i just imagined overdramatic girls to be the ones enjoying this song.
however, my thoughts on this song has changed. after my own personal experiences, i guess i’m one of those “overdramatic girls” because i feel for this song. after going through the worst heartbreaks of my life, the lyrics i could relate to. i did so much for that one person and gave so much love, and he never reciprocated or showed appreciation. i’m still with him, but even now i’m not sure if he’d ever feel the way i feel for him. we’ve been together over a year too. so, i feel this song. i get it.
i still don’t like the album version of this song, cause it makes me cringe thinking of how much it was played on the radio. but this live-acoustic version is amazing. the passion in his voice makes this song enjoyable.
