Discover the story of the song > The Impression That I Get – The Mighty Mighty Bosstones

The protagonist wonders if he could handle tragic situations like others have before him, and whether he has the strength to rise above challenges. He's never had to experience it himself, but he knows someone who has, which makes him wonder if he could do it too. He's glad he hasn't had to deal with such difficult situations yet, but he's aware that he should be prepared because it's not a good situation to be in.