Discover the story of the song > Life Itself – Glass Animals

The song is about a person, referred to as "he", who was raised to believe he would become a superstar and had high expectations put on him by his father. However, he is currently living with his mom and can't find a job. He spends his time in his grandma's basement and feels lost, but is determined to "get back" and "get free". The chorus repeats the phrase "cut back down to my knees" as a way to express his struggle and desire for change.