Discover the story of the song > Jet Black Heart Live From The Royal Albert Hall – 5 Seconds Of Summer

The lyrics of the song talk about the protagonist who feels broken and like they always mess things up. They see themselves as someone who starts fights and sparks conflict, but everything they try fades away. They admit their brokenness and hope that their partner can see inside and understand them. The chorus talks about the protagonist having a cold and closed off heart, but despite that, there's a strong desire to be together and start over. The bridge mentions that the protagonist's past mistakes have shaped them, but they want to forget about who they were before and embrace the darkness together. In the end, the protagonist expresses gratitude for their partner and introduces the next song.