About this song
- “Strange Torpedo” is about the struggle of loving someone who doesn’t seem to care about themselves. The speaker believes the subject of this song is unique and has potential, but the subject has many regrets and insecurities, especially concerning love and vulnerability. As a result, the subject takes to substance abuse in order to cope with their own self-perceived insufficiencies. The speaker wants the other person to stop hurting themselves, but the speaker also knows they can’t force the subject to stop. Ultimately, the speaker concedes that they can’t help how they feel and that they’ll always be there for the other person – even if it’s only to make sure they’re alive in the morning. . User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply. — lastfm
