Discover the story of the song > Tears Run Rings – Soft Cell

The protagonist is reflecting on a past relationship with his partner. He questions their actions and how they were done in the name of good when they were actually harmful. He also talks about how they need to come together before they fall apart and how there is chaos in his heart. The lyrics also mention the tearing down of old things to build new ones and how this can cause pain. In the end, the protagonist realizes that they need to stop running and make a start.