Discover the story of the song > If Before I Wake – The Districts

The song is about the protagonist being woken up by thunder during a storm in the city. He is alone in the darkness, but he is not afraid because he has adjusted to the darkness. He wonders if his partner would miss him if something happened to him, or if he is all alone. At the end, he admits that he is just a narcissist. The song has a catchy chorus that talks about the thunder and the protagonist being on his own. The lyrics also mention the fear of lightning starting a fire and the possibility of not surviving. The protagonist questions if his partner would miss him or if he is alone, but admits that he is just a narcissist.