brendaj1964 January 1st, 2009 01:48PM  
I first heard this song at the end of the final episode of "Six Feet Under" as Claire drives away and the ends of all the charater's lives are shown. I still get emotional when I hear it.

I interpret the song to be by an addict. Knowing rationally that what she is doing is harming herself, but she can't help it. And even though she acknowledges that she's caused her problems herself, she's asking for help and comfort and friendship. It's a plea for understanding and compassion. Very moving.

Help, I have done it again
I have been here many times before
Hurt myself again today
And, the worst part is there's no-one else to blame

Be my friend
Hold me, wrap me up
Unfold me
I am small
I'm needy
Warm me up
And breathe me

Ouch I have lost myself again
Lost myself and I am nowhere to be found,
Yeah I think that I might break
I've lost myself again and I feel unsafe

Be my friend
Hold me, wrap me up
Unfold me
I am small
I'm needy
Warm me up
And breathe me

Be my friend
Hold me, wrap me up
Unfold me
I am small
I'm needy
Warm me up
And breathe me

Without.Arms February 2nd, 2009 01:28AM  
I find that this song can be about anything that is "wrong." Drugs, alcohol, self-harm. Perhaps even being a homosexual, seeing if a person is disapproved of loving someone of the same sex, and tries to hide it, but they can't stop. It could also be about procrastinating, or even making excuses and not doing your best. It could be about an abusive relationship, the victim knowing that they should not stay with their partner, but they can't help being in-love with that person. It could be about a person who steals, or shops much, much too much. This song has multiple meanings, and I find its a shout-out to anyone who is in this position, telling them that there are many others like them.

anonymous September 16th, 2009 10:07AM  
I think the song is about addiction in general. When you look at the lyrics, the first thing that comes to your mind is that the song's about needing a friend or a lover.
But that'd be too obvious in my opinion. I read a biography of Sia and noticed, that her first love was hit by a taxi and died. Afterwards she had alcohol and drug problems. So like the NIN Song "With Teeth" the song can be seen as a Metaphor for feeling alone and try to kill the pain with alcohol or drugs.

Hold me, wrap me up (when you're depressive and drink/do drugs, you feel safe and warm, like in a blurry "wrap")
Unfold me (Alcohol at first gives you the feeling of relief, and seems to take away worries and caginess)
I am small and needy (typical thoughts of a depressive person)
warm me (Especially strong liquor, has a warming effect on the whole body)
And breathe me (consume me, suck me in...At first you consume drugs, but when you're addicted the drugs consume you)

But most likely it's about needing a friend and using drugs and alcohol as substitute.

The song can be interpreted in many ways, very strong lyrics and very touching. I was once addicted to alcohol and really could relate to every line of the song.