Discover the story of the song > Uncomfortably Numb – Michael Malarkey

The protagonist is feeling lost and unhappy, going through life without direction. He finds comfort and escape in his relationship with his partner, but also feels like he's bringing her down. He compares his state of mind to being underwater, where he's used to darkness and not feeling anything. Ultimately, he realizes that he's stuck in this cycle and refers to his partner as his "emerald city" that leaves him uncomfortably numb.