Discover the story of the song > Handwritten – The Gaslight Anthem

The protagonist talks about how he has a favorite song that he has been listening to since he was young and how he knows there are others feeling the same way as he does. He then talks about how he wants to connect with someone who has gone through similar experiences. The chorus talks about waiting for something that never comes and how writing things down helps ease the pain. The bridge talks about how the night feels like a friend and the pen is used to express emotions to someone else. The song ends with the protagonist dedicating every handwritten word to his partner.