Discover the story of the song > Great Expectations – The Gaslight Anthem

The protagonist is reminiscing about their past with their old lover Mary and how they used to listen to sad songs together. They also talk about a kitten who taught them about the blues and Mary's unfaithfulness. The protagonist expresses their fear of being left alone and saw tail lights in a dream about their ex-wife and old life. They end with a realization that they were always waiting for something to happen and everyone ends up leaving eventually.