Discover the story of the song > Low Down Man – Squirrel Nut Zippers

The singer is talking about their partner who mistreats them and leaves them feeling sad and lonely, despite saying they love them. The singer knows that their partner will leave them someday and they're willing to wait for it to happen. The singer wishes their partner could see things from their perspective and understand the pain they feel, hoping they'll change their ways and come back to them.