Discover the story of the song > Dorothy at Forty – Cursive

The lyrics are about a person named Dorothy who has big dreams and keeps chasing after them. However, the protagonist is trying to tell her that they can't always achieve everything they want and that they need to accept their current situation. They talk about how the American dream can be damaging and that they should focus on getting what they need, like paid vacation and compensation, instead of always wanting more. The protagonist urges Dorothy to wake up and face reality.