Discover the story of the song > Dirty Laundry – All Time Low

The protagonist sings about not believing in saints and how they don't have the authority to tell their partner that she needs to change. They mention that their partner's closet is messy and filled with secrets, but despite that, their partner is perfect just the way she is. The protagonist admits that sometimes they stumble upon things from their partner's past that they wish they didn't see, but they still find themselves attracted to those things. The chorus repeats that their partner's "dirty laundry" (her secrets) looks good on her. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, emphasizing that their partner's secrets make her even more attractive.