In this emotionally charged track, AWOLNATION delves into the complexities of a tumultuous relationship marked by dependency and foreboding. The imagery of "drinking lightning" suggests an intense, possibly destructive consumption of emotions or experiences that are overwhelming yet exhilarating. The lyrics explore themes of longing, regret, and inevitability within interpersonal dynamics, where one partner feels indispensable to the other's well-being. This sense of indispensability is underscored by repeated assertions that the other does not fare well without them, hinting at a deep-seated co-dependency that both electrifies and erodes their bond.
