Discover the story of the song > Appointment in Samarra – Paul Thomas Saunders

The protagonist is talking to their partner who has been hurt by someone in the past. The partner is leaving to go to Samarra and won't be back tomorrow. The protagonist reflects on how the memories and pain of the past still affect their partner, and how it has changed their relationship. The protagonist also mentions the bodies on the ground, possibly referring to the consequences or aftermath of the past hurt.