Discover the story of the song > Lifeline – Man Overboard

The protagonist is wondering if he should try to reignite a past relationship, but he's not sure if the love is still there or if everyone has moved on. He decides to leave and take a road trip by himself, hoping the silence will help him figure things out. He's holding on for dear life to the idea of being with his former partner, but also acknowledges that time moves on and he needs to figure out who he is before trying to reconnect with her.