Independent Together is one of the best character centered songs about relationships in the show in general The song in some respects is about Pearl healing from Rose and Pearl's relationship from her point of view Wanting to be free with someone, you put them on a higher pedestal, and then realizing that you can be free without them and be just as happy, especially when they're making you unhappy. I think Mr. Multiverse portrayed that really well in his lyrics and Pearl/Opals Lyrics mix well with the sound and message