The lyrics talk about the protagonist feeling down and wanting to escape from reality. They mention smoking as a way to relieve stress, but the protagonist decides to quit. The lyrics also mention a negative encounter with someone on the street, but the protagonist tries to let it go. They come home, feeling sad and not loud enough to express their emotions. They question their identity and write a note, leaving to go drink somewhere. They meet someone, but blame themselves for the encounter and apologize. They mention receiving a letter, but throw it away because it would have made them feel worse. They conclude by saying they need to sleep and then they will be okay, asking the person on the phone to stop the protagonist from thinking about their problems.
Summary: The lyrics are about a person who is feeling sad and tries to escape their problems. They want to stop smoking and have a negative encounter with someone on the street. At home, they feel sad and question their identity. They decide to go drink somewhere and meet someone, but blame themselves for the encounter. They receive a letter, but throw it away because it would have made them feel worse. They need to sleep and ask the person on the phone to help them stop thinking about their problems.