"Hail The Sun's song Relax/Divide" explores the theme of anxiety and the fear of losing someone or something. The lyrics describe the narrator's constant worry and assumption of the worst whenever their partner leaves the house, fearing accidents or disasters. The narrator acknowledges that their level of anxiety is unhealthy and desperate. They understand that constantly derailing their train of thought with negative assumptions is not beneficial. However, despite this awareness, they still struggle to control their anxious tendencies. In the calm moments, when nothing is wrong, the narrator's heart still drops when the telephone rings. The fear of receiving bad news or the possibility of their partner expressing doubts in the relationship unsettles them. They question whether it's time to let their lives go separate ways, hinting at the possibility of a breakup. The lyrics also reminisce about the past, specifically the time when the narrator and their partner first met and worked together at a restaurant. They remember the simplicity of that time, where their biggest concerns were daydreams and getting to know each other intimately. Overall, "Relax/Divide" is a reflection on anxiety, the fragility of relationships, and the struggle to find balance between fear and trust. The lyrics convey the narrator's internal conflict as they wonder if it's time to end the relationship or continue attempting to manage their anxiety together.
