Discover the story of the song > Memphis – 12 Stones

The protagonist is talking about how people pretend that the world isn't changing and that they deserve more, but deep down they can't deny that things are getting worse. They talk about how the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer, and how they convince themselves that it's not worth fighting against. The protagonist asks why people can't see that there's more to life than misery and why they hold themselves back from achieving their goals. They also question why everyone complains but doesn't do anything about it, and how to drown out the hate in the world. Overall, they're wondering why everyone is so focused on themselves and what the world has done for them instead of making a change.