Discover the story of the song > Walking on My Grave – Dead Moon

The protagonist in these lyrics is describing a situation where they can't stay because something bad is happening in their town. They talk about streetwise kids trying to overcome the problems of the past, but without a plan. They also mention feeling threatened by a man with a gun and a scared child hiding in the shadows, and the tragic loss of their best friend to an overdose. Overall, the protagonist feels like someone else is taking their place and walking over their grave, like their voice and presence are being replaced and forgotten.