Discover the story of the song > Tightrope of Love – Chatham County Line

The protagonist is comparing love to walking on a tightrope. He says that love is like a balancing act and if he leans too much one way, he has to react. His partner makes him feel like he's walking on a high wire in a circus tent, and he can't fall for her any more than he already has. He feels like he's walking on a tightrope of love, but he can't see how thin the line is. Despite the risks, he's willing to keep walking on this tightrope for love.