Discover the story of the song > Keep Em Coming – Alkaline Trio

The lyrics describe the protagonist as being in a difficult and unhappy state. He feels tired and heavy, with his eyes feeling like they have toothpicks in them. He also mentions having a song stuck in his head that he misses. The protagonist compares himself to a fallen milkman who is drinking bleach instead of his usual drink. He also mentions being hungry and having spent all his money on something that is not worth much. He talks about having a painting in his head that is a deep blue and a red color, and mentions not liking to fly. The chorus talks about the protagonist feeling sorry for himself and using drugs to try to forget about his partner. Overall, the lyrics convey a feeling of sadness and desperation.