The meaning behind the song is one of longing for human connection and common ground. The lyrics highlight the sense of detachment from oneself and others that stems from the role-playing and theatrical nature of society. Hopefully it’s a song that can bring people closer to each other. The performative behaviors we learn to adopt transform us into passive characters, blurring the line between our constructed persona and our true, intrinsic self. This cognitive dissonance manifests as a unique sense of isolation, loneliness, and individualism that is characteristic of the society we live in today. By forgetting our intrinsic selves, we also lose touch with the selves of others, creating a spiral of increasing distance from our surroundings.