Discover the story of the song > Countdown – Pulp

The protagonist is reminiscing about being 17 and feeling a countdown to something important starting. He spent years searching for his partner in every town, only to find out that she had been with someone else. Despite feeling lost and wasted, he ultimately decides to leave town and start anew. The song expresses the protagonist's desire to move on from his past and find his own path, even if his partner is no longer with him.