Discover the story of the song > Act Appalled – Circa Survive

The protagonist pretends to be in trouble to deceive others and make them think they care. They also make them drink something to keep them around until they figure things out. The protagonist is trying to get back to the center of things and wonders if things will be the same as before. The bridge talks about how their words and actions are influenced, and the chorus repeats the desire to go back to the center.