Lyric discussion by thats the punchline 

Cover art for White Plains lyrics by John Vanderslice

i actually got the chance to talk to john about this. its about being dumped. "the truth is i have no faith in happiness, it turns to fear draws the devils near" happiness turns to sadness..the couple parts about old devils finding him, those are about how just when you think you are safe and feeling alright, depression will rear its ugly head again. i feel this song so much..sadly