The song "Demise" by George Maple tells the story of a troubled relationship that has reached its breaking point. In the lyrics, the singer refers to whispers in the dark and a lack of words left to say, indicating a breakdown in communication between the two parties involved. The protagonist of the song had their heart broken by the person they were in a relationship with, but they are unable to let go and give their heart away to someone else. They find themselves in a repetitive cycle, experiencing the same emotions and outcomes time and time again. The lyrics express frustration and confusion about how they ended up in this situation again. The singer questions how they got to this point, feeling trapped in a familiar pattern of highs and lows with the same disappointing outcome. The lies that have been told repeatedly have contributed to the demise of their relationship. The vulnerability of their connection is highlighted, with the singer acknowledging that they took a risk by giving their heart another chance. However, this risk eventually leads them to a metaphorical edge and pushes them over the edge, resulting in the demise or downfall of the relationship. Overall, "Demise" portrays the emotions of disappointment, frustration, and confusion that arise from a relationship that continuously falls apart due to a lack of trust, communication, and commitment.
