No metaphors are need from this time onwards in this song.

Are we looking for the ones we've hurt, just to forgive us in the future?

Every now and then I get the feeling like I've left something behind me. Like I've tied a piece of string around my finger hoping this will remind me, of the places I've been through.

when you're down, down, down.
Okay so today was as good as I anticipated. Tomorrow, maybe even better? :) fingers crossed.