Discover the story of the song > Ants Marching – Dave Matthews Band

The protagonist wakes up, eats breakfast, and goes through the routine of life without changing anything. He and his partner communicate without speaking, and their problems build up over time. He visits his mom and remembers happy childhood memories. He sees many people during his day, but there isn't any communication. The chorus compares everyone's life to ants marching all the same way, and the bridge talks about tempting thoughts and taking risks. The song mentions cutting corners and loose ends before ending on the idea of avoiding risks until it's too late.