Discover the story of the song > Grounds for Divorce – Elbow

The protagonist is drinking a lot and has come up with a cocktail he calls "Grounds for Divorce". He has a compass that he thinks about even when he sleeps. He's feeling doubtful and falling into a hole in his neighborhood. He talks about going to karaoke but knows that bringing his partner roses won't help either of them. Despite all this, he looks forward to drinking with his old friend, the "seldom seen kid", someday.