Discover the story of the song > Dead Wood – Enter Shikari

The protagonist is in a relationship with a woman who seems distant and consumed by her own desires, leaving him feeling like he's not good enough or just useless. He asks his friend Geppetto if he can see the damage their relationship has caused him, feeling like he's just a piece of dead wood. The protagonist reflects on how they'll become strangers again and he doesn't want to rely on anyone else, as nothing seems true. He wishes he could feel the same tenderness towards his partner, but feels like he's just a useless joint in their relationship, and wishes to be set on fire. He misses the way things were before and longs to feel the way his partner does.