I rarely write songs directly for one person, I prefer to write about the processes and patterns within me that keep appearing in relationships. This song, however, was written for two old friends. We grew up together, but had a falling out when the adults that we became turned out to be incompatible. I hold a lot of regret and sadness to this day, but I have a prevailing hope that there is something mendable at the core of the love we once shared. At the very least there is forgiveness and growth which I believe can lead us to a relationship in which there are no more villains, no more punishment, only new songs to play.