Discover the story of the song > The Catalyst – Abandoned Pools

The protagonist is expressing their love and support for their partner. They feel like their partner brings light and happiness into their life, but it doesn't seem to go very far. The protagonist believes that their partner doesn't need fairy tales or Santa Claus to be happy. They want to be the catalyst, or the factor that brings about change, if there's something more to their relationship. They wish they could say something beautiful to make their partner fall in love again, but it seems like love has faded away. The protagonist believes that their partner doesn't need government or Santa Claus, and they don't need to make things up to be happy. They want to be the catalyst if there's something more to their relationship, and they wish they could say something beautiful to make their partner fall in love again.