The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the "lonely people in crowded rooms" that characterize the hustle of Hollywood.

: The song was initially titled "She’s Always Gonna Break Your Heart," personifying the city as a lover who loves you one moment and leaves you alone the next.

Fischer wrote the song in 2017 during a period when he felt "defeated by LA". Having moved from Australia to the United States to pursue his music career, he found himself disillusioned by the superficiality of the industry and the emotional toll of chasing stardom.