Discover the story of the song > Rules – Alex G

The song is about someone who is confused about what is right and wrong, and is struggling to understand why others don't see things the same way. They feel the pressure to clean up their mess and to dress a certain way in order to make their romantic partner happy. The protagonist knows that when they leave, their loved ones will notice their absence. Even though the protagonist's parents tell them to close their eyes and not see what's happening, they can't help but keep their eyes open. The song implies that rules are made for fools, and the protagonist doesn't want to be a part of a machine-like system.