Discover the story of the song > Shiner In The Dark – Royal Blood

The protagonist is describing himself as a strong person who doesn't let his past hurts affect him. He talks about his battle scars and ghosts that still hurt him. He compares his emotional pain to bruises and a black eye, saying that he doesn't mind them and they prove his strength. He also mentions that he doesn't want anyone to fix or comfort him, as he is willing to fight and endure the pain himself. In the end, he repeats that he doesn't mind the bruises.