Discover the story of the song > Footscray Station – Camp Cope

The protagonist is recalling a Christmas Eve when she was kissed by her partner, who called her the strangest creature he had ever seen. They made love while listening to David Bowie, but she had to say goodbye. She reflects on how her partner's guitar playing was unlike anything she had ever heard and how she found herself in a hospital, not wanting to die in that place. The song also touches on their house being robbed and the protagonist's financial struggles. Ultimately, she acknowledges that the city is not pretty, but it deserves the stained sky it has. Despite the challenges, the protagonist wants to be with her partner and is grateful for him and the simple things in their life together.