Discover the story of the song > Plus Ones – Okkervil River

The protagonist is tired of hearing their partner's sad stories and doesn't want to write love songs anymore. They mock the idea of writing about insignificant things like balloons or leaving a lover in 51 different ways. The protagonist is suggesting they should do something crazy and extreme together instead of dwelling on the past. They mention kissing 8 Chinese brothers but clarify it's just a part of their wild plan to go against the norms of society.