The song "At The Start" by EXES tells the story of a relationship that has slowly fallen apart over time. The narrator wants to wake their partner up and share a dream they had about when they were still in love. In the dream, they were together in a park, listening to lovers talk and wondering if they would still feel that way in the future. The narrator expresses their frustration with the uncertainty of their relationship, wishing they could go back in time and do things differently. Despite the distance that has formed between them, every piece of their heart still longs for their partner. The partner, however, has given up and no longer looks at the narrator with love. They have left town, seemingly forever. The narrator reflects on the changes in their relationship, recognizing that they are no longer the carefree couple sharing secrets in the grass. They would do anything to bring their relationship back to the way it was. Overall, the song captures the longing and nostalgia for a past love and the desire to recapture the love and connection that was once present. The lyrics explore themes of regret, longing, and the bittersweet realization that sometimes relationships cannot be salvaged or returned to their initial state.
