Discover the story of the song > Throw Me To The Lions – Alkaline Trio

The protagonist in the lyrics is feeling distracted and wanting love from his partner. He compares his emotions to a fever dream and describes feeling uneasy because of his partner's behavior. He asks his partner to give him a reason to feel alive, even if it means experiencing violence. The partner is also struggling to focus and desires the protagonist's blood. The protagonist believes that the devil and unholy spirits are involved in their relationship. In the end, the protagonist asks for violence as a way to feel something and to understand his partner's emotions.