"Options" is a song about a failing relationship between the narrator, a "man of simple knowledge," and his girlfriend, who is "prone to violence." The relationship used to be beautiful, but now the narrator sees red flags and there's too much "mileage" on their love. He asks for forgiveness and admits to never wanting to hurt his daughter, who may have learned to be violent from her mother. The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea that the relationship has reached a point where there are options to consider, but the narrator isn't sure what the right choice is. He feels conflicted between fighting through the pain and leaving to avoid more hurt. He apologizes again for hurting his daughter and acknowledges the pain caused by his mistakes. The song ends with the narrator admitting that he spoke too soon about having options. He realizes that there may not be any good choices left, and that he's not a fan of running away from his problems. The song is a reflection on the complexity of relationships and the difficulties that arise when love is not enough to sustain them.
