About this song
- This song expresses a sense of regretted lingering feelings for someone, possibly a past love. It revolves around an incident where the singer wakes up at a “metropolitan” location, implying a journey that went wrong. The singer admits to taking the relationship “past the line,” suggesting they overstepped boundaries or made a mistake. They offer an “alibi” to justify their actions and express a longing for a more genuine connection, even if it’s just a fleeting memory. . User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply. — lastfm