Discover the story of the song > Sorry About That – Alkaline Trio

The protagonist is reminiscing about a past relationship where he and his partner would drink together and forget about their pain and fears. They would pass out in each other's arms and wake up feeling happy and connected. However, as time went on, they started to drift apart and their pain and fear resurfaced. The protagonist admits that he selfishly ignored the fact that his partner was broken-hearted because he wanted to be with her. He wonders how things would be different if he had acknowledged her pain. The lyrics suggest that the protagonist still longs for his partner and wonders if they would still be together if he had been more considerate.