Discover the story of the song > Gummi Bear – valley boy

The protagonist feels like everyone is better off without them and is crying on the sidewalk. They grew up with strict rules from their absent dad and mom. They wanted to impress their partner by being cool, but they feel like a bad time all the time. They wonder if they will follow in their father's footsteps and leave their future partner. Overall, the song is about feeling insecure and unsure about oneself in a relationship.