Discover the story of the song > AUGUST IS A FEVER – ella jane

The protagonist is feeling stuck in their small town and like they can't breathe. Their partner thinks they have it all figured out, but the protagonist doesn't know where they're going. They're both feeling homesick and unsure of what they want, but the protagonist decides they don't want to leave their partner behind, so they'll leave their old self behind instead. The lyrics also mention a party where the protagonist feels like they're being "smoked out" and questions why they thought their partner was so cool. Overall, the song is about feeling lost and uncertain in a relationship and in life.