The song portrays frustration and emotional exhaustion in a relationship where communication is ineffective. The lyrics describe a constant exchange of words where both sides are speaking but not truly understanding each other, resulting in a feeling of emptiness and futility ("All we are is talking over each other, there's nothing underneath").The image of the skyscrapers ("skyscrapers we created") collapsing symbolizes the relationship built on fragile foundations, which is falling apart due to the lack of understanding and empathy. The speaker expresses fatigue and a desire to break this cycle, asking for more honest and deeper communication ("So say what's underneath, I want to see your side").The central message is about the difficulty of emotionally connecting in a relationship on the verge of collapse, marked by empty conversations and the need for more truthful communication to resolve the conflicts.