Discover the story of the song > A Deep Slow Panic – Afi

The protagonist is watching their partner leave and feeling very confident and strong. But then they collapse on the floor because they are feeling overwhelmed by their emotions. They miss their partner and feel consumed by their feelings of panic. The protagonist hasn't been able to sleep because of their panic and they feel like their partner hates the person they have become. The protagonist wants their partner to miss them as much as they miss their partner. They want their partner to teach them how to not dream and to sleep peacefully like they do. The protagonist feels like their fears have been swallowed up and they want their partner to teach them how to sleep peacefully.