Discover the story of the song > The Leftovers – Aaron

The lyrics of this song talk about feeling tired and wasted. The protagonist feels like they have lost something important and said goodbye to it. They mention four letters that bring both joy and sadness. Someone, most likely their romantic partner, gave them big and mysterious waves of emotions. The protagonist says that they don't regret anything and their heart is still beating and their eyes still see. They feel lonely even though they are surrounded by people and wonders if they will ever feel less lonely. The protagonist talks about dreaming alone and walking alone, no matter the storms and leftovers. They mention Western eyes and a whispering city, as well as feeling like they are lost tumbleweeds. They say they don't like being confined and that belief is tattooed on their skin. They wonder if they knew how to fly. Overall, the song talks about feeling tired, lost, and lonely, but also dreaming and believing in oneself.