Discover the story of the song > On The Arrow – Afi

The protagonist is having a conversation with her romantic partner. They question who truly belongs in their current situation, but the protagonist says that she doesn't belong and wants to stay with her partner. Her partner knows that things change and that he has stayed too long, but the protagonist wants to wait for him. They both know that the winds carry sorrow, but when her partner leaves, she will follow. The lyrics also mention fragments of joy being torn apart and a freshly-drained heart. The protagonist's partner reassures her that this is nothing new and promises to swallow the ocean for her. The protagonist agrees and says she will also swallow the ocean.