Discover the story of the song > Lassie Come Home Demo 2 – Alphaville

The protagonist is feeling lonely and is observing people going about their day. He sees a man painting on walls and a woman dancing. The protagonist is reminded of a past relationship where his partner told him that he had changed and hurt her. He didn't realize the impact of his actions. He sees his partner giving out photographs and talking about a ghost. The protagonist shouts for his partner to come home but she doesn't respond. He realizes that his partner is no longer there for him and feels a sense of emptiness. The song ends with a reference to a phone ringing but no one answering.