Discover the story of the song > Cartoon People – Billie Marten

The lyrics are about a person who doesn't care if they are happy or sad because there is something bigger at play. They see their partner wearing a sad mask and drinking, but they still think their life is not that bad. The lyrics talk about how their partner is busy with someone else's plans and how they choose their partner over everything else. The protagonist feels like they are in crisis, fighting a war, and wonders if there is a fire that won't go away.