Discover the story of the song > Outer Space Carry On – 5 Seconds Of Summer

The protagonist is reminiscing about a past relationship with his partner. He remembers the ocean and how she asked him to hold her hand. He also mentions how he was running away from something but kept coming back to her. He is lost in a place called London but still finds himself drawn to her. If she were to love him again, he would be able to let go of everything. The protagonist compares their love to the brightest night and mentions that nothing compares to the feeling of rain when he is with her. The second part of the song is about moving forward and letting go of the past. The protagonist encourages himself to carry on and enjoy the good times. He acknowledges the struggles he faces, but believes that things will get better. He mentions feeling torn between a good life and difficult circumstances, but expresses his desire to escape the tug of war that pulls him down. The chorus repeats the message of letting the good times roll and believing that things will improve.