Discover the story of the song > Debonair – The Afghan Whigs

The protagonist is admitting to his partner that he has a tendency to lose control and hurt her emotionally. He feels like a little boy tied to her, and his anger is sometimes better than showing affection. He knows he's done wrong and is willing to face the consequences, but he's not sorry for telling the truth. It's clear to him that this problem is not just in his actions, but also in his heart and mind, and it's affecting their love.