Discover the story of the song > Fall Victim – Alkaline Trio

The protagonist is feeling unsure and in pain, comparing it to a surgical knife. He meets a woman, who warns him that she wants to hurt him. He observes others conforming to societal norms, while he falls victim to a destructive relationship. He feels like he is wasting his time and energy, as well as his partner's. He gets hit hard and realizes he has to leave, as he had been too close to a dangerous situation. Through the lyrics, he expresses his frustration and the feeling of being trapped.