Discover the story of the song > Banks – lincoln

The protagonist is driving with his partner in the passenger seat, while her hometown is in crisis and he feels helpless. He wants to do something to help but doesn't know how to. He reflects on his uncertain feelings towards his partner, recognizing that it's not love but something else. He also wants to reconnect with her past and rebel against social norms, but ultimately realizes that he and his partner are not what each other needs. Despite desiring change, he acknowledges that the system will remain the same and people can only do what they can. The overall idea is that life is complex and uncertain, and not everything can be neatly summed up in a poem or song.