Discover the story of the song > Apollo – Alphaville

The protagonist is asking for a place that isn't terrible and wants some space to breathe. They believe that music is the key to love and wants more of it. They want to be let out of their current situation so they can rise up and become stronger. They have been trying to reach Heaven their whole life, but have found themselves in a difficult situation. However, they still believe that they will rise up and return home. They want their partner to take their hand and join them in leaving and they feel like a new person, ready to face the world.