Discover the story of the song > Broken Pieces – 5 Seconds Of Summer

The protagonist wakes up in the apartment where he and his partner used to live. He didn't expect her to leave without a trace, and he feels a sinking feeling inside. He holds onto things that remind him of her, even though he knows he can't replace her. He wants to find a way to change his mind and make things right, but she walks away.

The song talks about their last words and how they wish they could take back the hurtful things they said. They both want to go back to the way things were, but they are stuck in a never-ending cycle of arguments and wondering why they ended up like this. The protagonist wishes things weren't so careless between them.

They start to drift apart and feel lonely. The protagonist realizes that his partner wants the same thing he does - to find a way to change their mind and leave. The song ends with the realization that they need to find a way to fix their broken relationship and let go of the pain they caused each other. They need to find a way back to happiness, even if it takes a long time.