Discover the story of the song > Hole In The Head – Accept

The protagonist is expressing their intense need for their partner, comparing it to a prison term, a ball and chain, and a spike in their brain. They describe their partner as someone who doesn't let go and always leaves them wanting more. The protagonist acknowledges that their addiction to their partner has taken control of their life and turned their world black. They express a desire to walk away before everything falls apart. Despite their recognition of the negative impact their partner has on them, they still feel a strong need for them, even though it's like a hole in their head.