7

The song '7' by Catfish and the Bottlemen delves into the complexities of a long-distance relationship and the personal struggles of the narrator. The lyrics express a sense of yearning mixed with an inability to fully commit, which is a common theme in relationships strained by distance. The repeated line 'I'm 7 hours behind' not only indicates a time difference but also metaphorically suggests that the narrator feels out of sync with the other person's life and expectations.

The chorus of the song reveals a deeper conflict within the narrator. The lines 'And I'd beg you, but you know I'm never home / And I'd love you, but I need another year alone' highlight the push and pull between wanting to be with someone and needing personal space and time. This internal battle is further emphasized by the admission 'I've tried to ignore it every time you phone / But I never come close,' which suggests a persistent struggle to maintain distance despite an underlying desire for connection.

The refrain 'I don't think through things, I never get time / 'Cause I don't think things through' serves as a candid confession of the narrator's impulsiveness and lack of reflection. It's a cycle of not taking the time to think things through, which leads to not thinking things through because there's never enough time. This can be interpreted as a commentary on the fast-paced nature of life and relationships, where taking a moment to reflect is often overlooked in favor of immediate reactions or distractions.