Discover the story of the song > Someone Great – LCD Soundsystem

The protagonist wishes they could talk to their former partner about their relationship, but they can't because it's too late for a fresh start. They miss the arguments they used to have with their partner. One day, they receive a phone call from someone who informs them that their partner has passed away. The protagonist is stunned and feels the weight of all the unfinished work they had planned to do together. The chorus repeats the idea that losing someone great is difficult. The outro suggests that despite the protagonist's pain, they are momentarily safe from experiencing further loss.