Discover the story of the song > Prevent This Tragedy – Alkaline Trio

The song is about a person who feels hopeless and trapped in a bad situation. They feel like their hearts are being torn apart and everything they hoped for has been taken away. They are surrounded by darkness and sadness, with no way to escape. They compare themselves to the walking dead, just going through the motions each day. They are desperate for someone to understand their true dreams and feelings. They feel like they are drowning in their own thoughts and wishes they could just be safe and happy.