Discover the story of the song > Whatever – Róisín Murphy

The protagonist is talking about their partner who has a different lifestyle and choices. They mention that when they try to communicate with their partner, they don't feel heard. The protagonist also talks about living their life through their partner and feeling like they are trying to be stopped. The chorus reveals that the protagonist feels broken and will leave before their partner even realizes they're gone. The protagonist mentions their partner's despondency and their own unavailability for communication. They express their longing for the next encounter with their partner but also admit that they haven't found a way to live without them. In the second chorus, the protagonist mentions that desire can be ordinary and provoking and advises not to complain or explain about it.