Discover the story of the song > The Pines – 070 Shake

The protagonist of the song is feeling a need for change and growth in her life. She's contemplating whether her romantic partner is willing to stay by her side during this period of growth. The protagonist decides to go back home to a different time zone, where things are going well for her. However, she's confronted with the question of where her partner slept the previous night, indicating that there may be some trust issues in their relationship. Despite this, the protagonist expresses a desire for her partner to not let their love fade away. The chorus repeats the phrase "the pines" and talks about a place where the sun never shines, which represents a dark and stagnant place. The protagonist acknowledges her youth, but she also knows what she wants in life. The song ends with a repeated chorus emphasizing the idea of a place where the sun never shines.