Discover the story of the song > Tom Thumb – Bitter Ruin

The protagonist is hoping that their romantic partner will choose them instead of hurting them with their heavy hands. They know what their partner is trying to avoid and they feel powerful over them. They are willing to go through pain to catch their partner and stop them from hurting others. Even though loving their partner has been like going to war, they still feel a strong connection and are ready to fight for their relationship. The protagonist warns their partner that they are only hurting themselves and wasting their life by belittling and hitting people.