Discover the story of the song > Force 10 From Navarone – Sleaford Mods

The song describes the protagonist's feelings of being overwhelmed and losing control. The title, "Force 10 From Navarone," is a representation of a powerful force that hits hard, similar to the protagonist's turmoil. The chorus repeats two questions that the protagonist can't seem to answer - "why does the darkness elope?" - but ultimately the song ends with a realization that people often only use what they are told to use, rather than finding their own solutions.