Discover the story of the song > Some Rotten Man – The Taxpayers

The lyrics are about someone reflecting on their past relationship with their partner who has passed away. The protagonist feels guilty for not being there when their partner died and believes it was for the best because they would have only made things worse. They reminisce about a time when they ran away together but things didn't go as planned. The protagonist is filled with regret and sadness since their partner's death, and their life has been a mess without them. They acknowledge that they weren't the best person for their partner and were probably a nightmare to be with. Despite this, they still consider themselves their partner's oldest friend.