Discover the story of the song > Boxcar Racer – Blue Merle

The protagonist is walking in the streets and thinking about his romantic partner. He imagines himself as a 'boxcar racer', something that takes him away from his current situation, just like his partner feels when she is with him. However, despite this feeling of escape, the protagonist realizes that they are alone and decides to say goodbye to his partner, even though he doesn't understand why. The protagonist sees himself as someone who is running away from their problems, just like the boxcar racer.