Discover the story of the song > Taro – Alt J

The lyrics are about a photographer named Capa who goes to Indochina to take pictures of war. He takes dangerous photos and is injured, but he is still able to capture important moments. The protagonist is talking to his partner, Taro, and is telling her to be careful and not get hurt. The protagonist also mentions that he has seen Taro in his own eyes, meaning he thinks about her a lot. In the second verse, Capa dies and the protagonist is devastated. He compares Capa's death to losing a lover. The song ends with the protagonist calling out to Taro.