Discover the story of the song > Man In A Suitcase – Afi

The protagonist feels like a stranger in their own life and they are constantly on the move. They invite someone to their place, which feels like home because it holds their suitcase, but it's actually far from where they were the night before. The protagonist feels trapped in their lifestyle and wonders if they have to continue being someone they don't recognize. They collect keys and rely on security in order to feel safe. They compare themselves to a bird in a cage, never really able to be known by others. The protagonist questions if they have to keep being someone they're not and wonders if their true self is just a stranger.