Discover the story of the song > The Last Three Letters – Alesana

The lyrics express the protagonist's deep love and longing for his partner. He is scared and in pain, but he finds solace in the memories of his partner. He wonders if his last words to her were enough to convey his love and the vision of her smile that brought him light in his darkest times. He wishes for the pounding in his head to stop and for one more day to make his partner's dreams come true. He questions if she understands that he is not coming back. The protagonist reflects on how he didn't get the chance to see his partner's face or touch her hair, and now it's too late. He laments his regrets and wonders how someone could die in such a way. The lyrics end by questioning if the lies from his partner caused his pain.