Discover the story of the song > Close Watch – Agnes Obel

The lyrics are about a person (the protagonist) who is in a difficult situation. They can't decide between what is right and wrong and they feel like they haven't gained anything from it. Despite that, they are keeping a close watch on their heart, meaning they are being careful with their emotions. They still hear their partner's voice at night and miss them a lot, but they can't do anything about it because they can't live without their partner. The protagonist is hopeful that nothing bad will happen to their partner, and they feel safe when they are with them. They tell their partner not to be too hard on themselves.