Discover the story of the song > These Fevered Times – Darkest Hour

The protagonist is feeling overwhelmed and stressed, like his mind and heart are racing uncontrollably. He compares this feeling to being hit by a ton of bricks and feeling out of breath. Despite feeling confused and neurotic, he tries to make light of the situation and tell himself it's just a passing moment. He feels like he can't control his thoughts and he's experiencing heightened senses.