Discover the story of the song > Understood – Aaron May

The protagonist is singing about how he can't make any promises or guarantees because many things are not as they seem. He doesn't trust his partner because she is addicted to something, which he refers to as being a "fiend." He can't give her what she needs and he sees negative qualities in her that she has inherited. He dismisses any talk or promises that are not backed up with action or money. The protagonist also talks about how people will pretend to be friends but will turn on you if you make a mistake. He doesn't want attention from others because he has seen the negative effects it can have. He is confident in himself and knows that he is a leader. He ends by saying that he can't make any guarantees because half of the things in life are not what they seem.