Discover the story of the song > The Outsider Apocalypse Mix – A Perfect Circle

The protagonist is asking for help understanding why his partner is giving into their dark desires and lying to themselves. He doesn't understand why they would want to watch themself self-destruct. The protagonist describes their partner as a drama queen who craves fame and attention. They question why their partner wants to throw their life away and create such a mess. The chorus suggests that everyone will eventually have their time to die, so there's no need to rush or self-destruct. The outro emphasizes the need to disconnect and self-destruct.