Discover the story of the song > The Outsider – A Perfect Circle

The singer asks for help understanding why their partner is giving in to destructive behavior. The partner is described as a drama queen who craves attention and fame, and is not being truthful about their suicidal impulses. The chorus urges the partner to disconnect and self-destruct slowly instead of acting impulsively. The bridge suggests that others have warned the protagonist about their partner's behavior, and the outro warns that if the partner chooses to commit suicide, they should do it somewhere else.