Discover the story of the song > Dial Drunk – Noah Kahan

The protagonist is reminiscing about his promise to forget his former partner, but he is feeling intoxicated and is unable to push her out of his mind. He questions whether he is still honest and the person he used to be. He admits he has done regrettable things in the past in the name of someone he no longer knows, feeling ashamed of his young, drunk, and lonely behavior. He recalls a time when he was taken in a car by the police and gave his partner's name as his emergency contact, but she didn't answer, making even the police think she was wrong for hanging up. He confesses that he calls his partner when he is drunk and would even die for her. He mentions that he is untethering from the parts of himself that she used to recognize and will let the pain grow. The protagonist speaks about the dial tone being all he has left, indicating that his partner is no longer in his life. He expresses his disappointment in himself for the punches he has thrown while feeling lost and in despair. The protagonist imagines being in a jail cell with others who have also hit rock bottom and contemplates changing his faith and praising the flag in order to be accepted. He believes that his partner will eventually call him back, even though he is unsure if he is a danger to himself. In conclusion, the protagonist acknowledges that he is not proud of his past actions and would die for his former partner.