Discover the story of the song > Where Does The Time Go – A Great Big World

The protagonist is wondering where time goes and doesn't want the current moment to end. They want to hold on to the moment they are in. They acknowledge that in life, there are good and bad things that happen, but they will remember all of them, including the blessings in disguise. Even if they have to say goodbye, this day will stick with them forever. They feel like they keep losing track of time and don't want to get lost looking back. They believe that sometimes life doesn't give us answers, but eventually, they will understand why things didn't work out if they are not meant to be with their partner. They want to cherish the present moment.