: He wants to protect his new love, but his "hand's been broken one too many times," representing the trauma and weariness from previous fights.
The lyrics use specific metaphors to tell this story of depletion: Tom Odell Another Love Lyrics
According to an interview with Tom Odell , the song describes a struggle to be present for someone new because a previous relationship has left you completely drained. It’s a story about "trying—really trying with all your heart—to be with someone else" but realizing your emotional reserves are empty. Key Narrative Elements : He wants to protect his new love,
: He brings his new partner daffodils, but they "won't flower like they did last spring," symbolizing his inability to recreate the vibrant passion of his past. Tom Odell Another Love Lyrics