Discover the story of the song > Ships with Holes Will Sink – we were promised jetpacks

The protagonist in the song feels like he's been through a traumatic experience and is trying to solve a mystery. He's struggling to find his way and feels like he's lost his sense of direction. He's asking for time to figure things out but feels ashamed that he can't express himself properly. The bridge talks about how things with flaws will eventually fail, but he will keep trying regardless.