Discover the story of the song > World’s Smallest Violin – AJR

The protagonist is feeling down and inadequate compared to his grandfather who was a hero in World War II and his dad who was a brave firefighter. He feels like his problems are insignificant and struggles to make friends. He plays his violin, which he perceives as the world's smallest violin, to try to cope with his emotions and find an audience to connect with. He hopes that playing his music for someone will ease his pain and make him feel better.