o me, this song is about someone close to you going through a terrible time, but there's nothing you can do to help. My brother is gay, and I know there's people that treat him badly because of it. I wish I could help him, because I know he endures so much pain, but theres nothing I can do. Also, and this one fits the lyrics better, one of my best friends has a sister with anorexia that won't get treatment. My friend wants so badly to be able to do something, and I know this song describes exactly how she feels.
This probably isn't what Regina wrote the song about, but what it means to me. I cry every time I hear it. Regina is amazing.