Discover the story of the song > A Thousand Ways – Phoebe Ryan

The protagonist is reflecting on a relationship that has ended badly. They are saying that it's easy to make mistakes and it's hard to find someone who will always be there for you. They believe there are many ways to lose your mind or break down, and sometimes the easiest mistake to make is to fall on your face and blame yourself. The protagonist seems to be suggesting that the easiest way to avoid these mistakes is to not get involved with another person, implying that the partner was the cause of the troubles.