Discover the story of the song > Bite to Break Skin – Senses Fail

The protagonist is struggling with violent tendencies and is getting overwhelmed by them. They feel like they're fighting a war by themselves and are constantly being attacked. They ask their partner if they see the life they lead and ask them to follow them in order to overcome their struggles. The song ends with lyrics about breaking skin and being beaten with passion, suggesting a theme of self-harm or inner turmoil.