Discover the story of the song > The Answer – Savages

The protagonist feels that if their partner doesn't love them, then nobody else can be loved either. They are willing to risk their friendship by sleeping with their partner, but they also acknowledge that this could result in going insane. The protagonist saw 'the answer' and wants their friend to ask the girl they saw about it because they believe that love is the answer. They end the song by repeating the sentiment that if their partner doesn't love them, nobody can be loved.