Discover the story of the song > Upward Swing – Astronauts, etc.

The protagonist is questioning what would happen if his partner caught him in a better state of mind. He wants to know how he can measure the impact she has on him. He's afraid of reverting back to his old, cruel ways, but she always asks him to stay and he tries to overcome his fears for her. He spends time worrying about trivial things, but when he sees her in the morning, he's filled with joy and wonders what he can learn from her.