Discover the story of the song > Slips Away – POP ETC

The lyrics talk about a person who is reflecting on their past relationship. They wonder if they lost their touch or took too much from their partner. The person also talks about how things can slip away and even though they try to hold onto them, they eventually disappear. The lyrics also mention a statistic about lifeguards who died trying to save someone and compares it to how the protagonist feels like their partner pushed them under water and ultimately led to their demise.