Such a sophisticated bit of songwriting: gorgeous melody and honest, brutal but compassionate lyrics, laying bare the pain on both sides. It reminds me of “Dress Up In You” for that.
Peter Albert i’ve always hoped that dress up in you wasn’t about isobel again, like, let it go, but its inclusion with GHTG pretty much solidifies that it is. I can only imagine Marisa telling Stuart, upon completion of the final leg of his 13-year journey, “you got that out of your system, now?”
As much as "Dress Up In You" is from the "female" perspective, Isobel certainly seems like an inspiration there. I think there's a trio from Stuart's perspective. Different stages: "I'm Waking Up To Us" (F you, you ruined my life) to "Dress Up In You" (WTF is she doing?) to "Nobody's Empire" (I no longer harbor any feelings; I wish you the best). Stuart did mentioned NE as a very personal song. It's not 100% about Isobel, but she made an "appearance."
