Discover the story of the song > Secondhand Smoke – Brynn Cartelli

The protagonist is reflecting on their past relationship and realizing that they were getting caught up in their partner's negativity and misery. They were under the illusion that it was love, but their partner was unable to fulfill their needs or take responsibility for their actions. The protagonist decides that they have to let go of their partner and all the negative influence they had on them, like secondhand smoke damaging their lungs. They acknowledge that it will be difficult to move on without their partner, but they know it's necessary for their own wellbeing.