Discover the story of the song > Would You Say Stop – Acid House Kings

The protagonist of the song is reminiscing about a past relationship where he was always focused on work and never took the time to dream or stay in the moment. He compares himself to being in color while his partner was in a dull, gray state. Even though they are apart now, he admits that he would never let her go and hopes that if someone were to break his heart, it would still be her. The protagonist reflects on the changing seasons and his attempts to express his love through poetry, but his partner never bothered to read it. He sees the beauty in life while she is lost in tears. The lyrics also touch on the protagonist realizing that he is alone, even though he is not single. Despite all this, he still ponders whether his partner would choose to stay or walk away if he asked her to stop or go. He wonders if she would betray him or pretend that everything is okay. The protagonist ends the song by admitting to himself that he is truly alone.