Ashley Monroe's poignant lyrics explore the profound emotional pain of a one-sided breakup. The song metaphorically depicts love as a double-edged blade, where one partner (the singer) suffers more than the other. While the singer let love in and felt the searing pain ("caught it by the blade"), her partner managed to escape relatively unscathed ("caught it by the handle"). This stark contrast highlights the vulnerability inherent in deeply investing in a relationship. The risk of emotional injury is underscored by the realization that love’s end can be asymmetrical, affecting one person more grievously than the other. #Heartache #LoveandPain #BreakupGrief
