Discover the story of the song > Wake Up Exhausted – Alkaline Trio

The protagonist wakes up feeling very tired, even though it's not morning yet. He goes back to sleep to try and dream better. He used to be happy when they were alone, but now his partner is angry with him. He asks if she is okay and if she can stop thinking about him. He didn't like this city before she came into his life, and now he wants to move on from it. The protagonist realizes that the city is also tired and ready to be changed. He finds out that his partner is angry with him and regrets ever meeting him. The protagonist goes back to sleep feeling exhausted, but still hopes for happiness.