Discover the story of the song > Petals – Hole

The song talks about a girl who is compared to an angel, but is also seen as too pure for the world. She remembers a time when she and her friends were innocent and told the truth. However, the world has turned her cynical and destroyed their souls. The chorus repeats the phrase "Tear the petals off of you" which means to strip away the pretty exterior and reveal the truth beneath. The bridge talks about self-discovery and the fragility of life, and the final verse talks about the world withering away. Overall, the song is about the corruption of innocence and the desire for truth.