Discover the story of the song > Static – Jawbox

The protagonist used to be obsessed with their romantic partner, represented by the idea of "static". However, now the protagonist realizes that their partner has left them and they can't find any trace of them anymore. The protagonist is hurt and confused, but they still acknowledge that their partner's decision to leave was necessary for their own freedom. They feel trapped and unable to move on, but they also understand that their relationship was flawed and could not have survived.