Discover the story of the song > Returning The Smile You Have Had From The Start – Emery

The song is about someone who is dying and reflecting on their life. The protagonist is grieving their partner, who they wrote down in their memory. They are struggling with coming to terms with the pain and tragedy of losing them. They also question if it was worth it to go through the pain of losing their partner just to understand why they deserved it. Overall, the song is about grief and the struggle to accept loss.