Discover the story of the song > Bury Myself Alive – Downplay

The protagonist in this song is feeling trapped and stuck in a hole that he made himself. He doesn't know if each action he takes is bringing him closer to his goal or closer to his own demise. He is trying to dig himself out of this hole and get his partner out of his mind, but it feels like an impossible task. He feels like he is drowning and losing himself in this black hole that his partner left him in.