Discover the story of the song > The Phoenix Alive – Monarchy

The song is about the protagonist's relationship with their partner, which has fallen apart due to a lack of effort. The protagonist wants to change their ways and rise above their mistakes, symbolized by the imagery of a phoenix rising from the ashes. They believe that they can turn their broken relationship into something beautiful, like turning bones into constellations. However, the pain of the past still lingers, as symbolized by their partner's tears falling on the protagonist's arms.