Discover the story of the song > Sleeping Beauty Live – A Perfect Circle

The lyrics are about someone (the protagonist) who believes that they can fix all of their partner's problems and make them happy. They think that they can remove the negative feelings and experiences (demons) from their partner, and make everything better for them. The protagonist is delusional and believes that they have the power to magically heal their partner. However, they soon realize that their partner is too deeply troubled and there is nothing they can do to help them. Despite their efforts, their partner remains poisoned and hopeless, and the protagonist is unable to wake them up from their emotional slumber. The protagonist is a fool for thinking that they could save their partner, as they are far beyond any visible signs of improvement.