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

The protagonist is expressing their confusion and frustration towards their romantic partner's reckless behavior and dark desires. They believe that their partner is lying to themselves and behaving in a self-destructive manner. The protagonist questions why their partner wants to throw everything away and create a mess. They warn their partner about the consequences of their actions and suggest that everyone will eventually face their own demise. In the end, the protagonist expresses a desire for their partner to deal with their drama somewhere else, away from them.