I like to interpret this song as song by Jesus as He's hanging on the cross. I think this spin gives "bleeding love" a whole new meaning. It also provides a very real look at our position as ones who injure and pierce Him, yet even through His blood He loves us. Sadly, I believe this is a secular song and I think its meaning takes a much darker road. If you really read the lyrics, this song could leave you with one sad realization. That it is actually about a woman who is being abused by a lover. With friends trying to "pull her away" and "keep her from falling," along with the actually lyrics "You cut me open and I keep bleeding love." It's obvious that this song is directed towards a lover, and I'd say even more that the lover has harmed them either physically, verbally, or emotionally. I know this is a pretty dark take on it, but consider it for a moment. I like this meaning because it's very real to the emotions of a woman being abused by one she loves.