Discover the story of the song > Alligator – Abandon Kansas

The protagonist is living a life filled with pain and shame, always feeling the need to hide his secrets. He carries the burden of his past with him, always picking up heavy bags as a reminder. He tries to cope with the pain by breathing through it, but something feels broken and disconnected inside of him. He can't seem to find better days or let go of the hurt he's experienced. The bitterness inside him grows from the pain he's never faced, and he secretly wishes he had made different choices. He's afraid that what's done is done, and the memories he's buried deep will eventually resurface. Despite hoping for better days, he feels as though they will never find him.