Discover the story of the song > While You Re Waiting – Alkaline Trio

The song is about a protagonist who feels hopeless and is experiencing a lot of pain and sadness. They feel like their world is falling apart, and they can see that their situation is not good. They make a promise to be there for their partner and support them through anything. The protagonist mentions that their partner often says they are okay even when they are feeling really bad inside. The protagonist wants their partner to know that they have no other place to go and will always be there for them. The song also mentions how the protagonist is fading away, and their partner should be thankful for the good things they still have. The protagonist talks about death and how it feels like they are already dead inside. They also mention a tragic event where their partner's family was killed in front of them. This makes them feel hatred towards their partner, even though they miss them all the time.