Discover the story of the song > Only Avenues – All the Luck in the World

The lyrics describe a moment in which the protagonist and their partner are in a bookshop above a subway. The noise of the subway makes them aware of their smallness. They leave, but the feeling doesn't go away until their partner says something. Then, they find themselves on the high line and questioning their contributions. They mention the problem of light pollution in the city. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of insignificance and the idea that they and their partner are just like avenues, or paths, in the grand scheme of things.