Discover the story of the song > Scoundrel Days – A Ha

The protagonist in these lyrics is feeling uneasy and upset, and it's not clear why. He gets out of bed, and as he walks outside, he can feel his sweat. He decides to go somewhere far away, maybe the hills, because he doesn't feel like he has any other choice. He feels like he's trapped and wants to escape. He dreams about houses burning, which might mean he wants to start fresh. He feels like no matter what he does, people won't forgive his mistakes unless he does something great. As he reaches the edge of town, he feels like he's made it and finally free.