The song "Between Cans" by Hinds tells the story of two people in a dirty and crowded space. The narrator is late to meet this person, and despite the uncleanliness of the place, nobody seems to care. The narrator is attracted to this person and wants to be with them intimately. As the song progresses, the narrator becomes more aware of the other person's presence and starts to make moves towards them. However, there is a sense of uncertainty and fear as the narrator tries to hide their vulnerability. The lyric "you didn't know I was closer than what I looked like" suggests that despite the narrator's hesitancy, they are actually very close to the other person emotionally. The song ends with a plea for help in understanding the feelings and emotions that are being experienced. Overall, "Between Cans" is a song about the vulnerability and uncertainty of falling for someone in a less than ideal situation. It paints a picture of messy and chaotic emotions, highlighting the struggle to navigate through them.
