Discover the story of the song > Lost Coastlines – Okkervil River

The lyrics tell the story of a man who leaves everything behind and boards a ship with a ticket in his hand. He is leaving behind all the people he knows and loves and is struggling with the decision he has made. He and his crew sail off to unknown lands, following orders from a foreign lord, but they get lost along the way and face uncertain and dangerous waters. The lyrics capture the feeling of isolation, uncertainty, and the fear of the unknown that the protagonist experiences on his journey.