Discover the story of the song > When Love Breaks Down – Prefab Sprout

The song talks about a couple who work well together but are often apart. When they are apart, the protagonist feels the weight of the absence. The song acknowledges that sometimes love can break down and a person might do things to stop the truth from hurting them, such as telling lies to themselves. The song also suggests that when love breaks down, people might engage in casual sex as a way to cope.