Discover the story of the song > Flowing – 311

The protagonist is feeling lost and unsure of where he is going. He tries to stop his thoughts from flowing away but struggles to do so. He believes that he won't be disappointed if he doesn't have high expectations and he mentions laying awake next to his partner. He feels cursed and trapped in his own mind. The ticking clock reminds him of unpleasant memories and he wishes for the sun to go away because he is not ready for it. Overall, he is trying to find a way to close his eyes and escape from everything he despises.