Schoolboy (live From the Seesaw Tour)

The start of the song sets a scene of solitude and longing, painting an image of the schoolboy 'alone on my kitchen floor,' hinting at a childhood filled with waiting and longing for attention or company. This initial picture evokes empathy and establishes a bond with listeners, many of whom can recall their moments of loneliness in their adolescent years.

As the schoolgirl is introduced, the narrative shifts to a dreamlike reminiscence of a youthful summer romance that seemed infinite and intoxicating at the time. However, the fleeting nature of this connection quickly turns to heartache as the boy reflects on how the relationship ultimately 'fell apart.' The juxtaposition of these intense emotions mirrors how young love can quickly oscillate between ecstasy and devastation.

A sense of urgency emerges with the repeated pleading, 'Wake me up,' which can be interpreted as a call to escape the pain of these memories, or a desire to relive the past and uncover the reasons underlying their experiences. The phrase 'You're the reason I'm alive' accentuates the impact the schoolgirl had on the schoolboy's life, indicating a significant mark left by the relationship even as they have moved on.

Toward the conclusion, the schoolboy’s contemplation of 'all my secrets wrapped around this golden crown' suggests a treasury of private memories and lessons learned, tucked away but still influencing his present. The golden crown symbolizes the value and weight of these experiences. A realization that memories are permanently etched in time surfaces, with an acknowledgment of the profound effect the past has had on his maturing self.