Discover the story of the song > Story 2 – clipping.

The song is about a man named Mike Winfield who works at a bar and has a troubled past. He carries a lighter and matchbook with him and has secrets he has never told anyone. He meets a man named Ronald but doesn't pursue a relationship, and later comes home to find his house on fire with his family inside. He tries to save them but ultimately can't and is left devastated. He even considers giving up on life but is stopped by someone else.