Discover the story of the song > Banksia – Alex The Astronaut

The protagonist is sorry for not knowing if her partner liked a type of flowers called banksias. She is feeling overwhelmed and rushed, and hopes that the banksias gave her partner a final chance to dance with the people who loved him. The street is quiet and still. The banksias, bright red and gold, fall as the protagonist walks home, maybe because it's their time of year or maybe because they knew something. The protagonist remembers her partner as a happy person with a big smile, and hopes that someone loved him and held him close when he was feeling low. The protagonist wishes her partner knew that everyone is singing for him, and even though it's too early for his story to end, she hopes he finds peace in the quiet of the night.