Discover the story of the song > Living on a Thin Line – The Kinks

The protagonist is reflecting on the state of the world and how things have changed. They feel that all the stories of old don't matter anymore and that the lies told by those in power have caused damage. They wonder what they are supposed to do in this difficult situation of living on a thin line. The protagonist also questions what kind of world they will leave for future generations and expresses frustration at the lack of accountability. They ultimately ask the question of what they are supposed to do in this situation.