Discover the story of the song > Paper Cuts – Dave

The song talks about a group of friends who have had some violent encounters. The protagonist mentions a failed fight, a girl they find unattractive, and a person who got hurt in a neighborhood called Vale. They also mention their loyalty to their friends and their willingness to defend them if necessary. The chorus refers to the irony of how something as harmless as a paper cut can hurt so much, while also acknowledging the brutality of their reality where people get hurt.