Discover the story of the song > PINE BARRENS – jakey

The song is about the protagonist offering to be the one to take their partner home and make them feel loved, but also admitting that they could make them feel alone and like quitting. The chorus talks about the consequences of leaving someone out in the cold or in the rain, as the protagonist contemplates being killed by their partner. No matter where the protagonist tries to run, their partner always finds them and they ultimately accept that their partner is always right.