Discover the story of the song > Broken Horse – Freelance Whales

The song tells the story of the protagonist's relationship with their partner. They mention the autumn season and how their partner kissed them goodnight, but they also talk about a burnt down barn and the trouble in their partner's eyes. They apologize for hurting their partner and wonder where they are running to, while acknowledging that there is a divine force within their partner that is slowly moving and growing.