Cave In Lyrics

Lyric discussion by verb722 

Cover art for Cave In lyrics by Owl City

The song is about moving forward. All of what he's saying is about leaving and moving past failed relationships.

I've had just about enough of quote "diamonds in the rough" and If the bombs go off, the sun will still be shining Because we've heard it said that every mushroom cloud has a silver lining are statements to show that there's always hope after failure and that he's tired of failling.

He's so tired of failed relationships in fact that it might drive him crazy.

The reference to road and dirtbike are showing that he is leaving. As is his saying "I'm history"

I totally agree, well put. I originally thought it might be about war and the effects, physically emotionally and psychologically, it has on soldiers/veterans, but I changed my mind based on the lyrics and theme(s) of the song, as you mentioned.