I agree that this is an amazing song, and aside from telling the story of Gerard's relationship with his wife, it appears to relate to the Killjoys storyline. 'Six years down in crowded rooms' may be referencing underground nuclear fallout shelters, which following the Great Fires of 2012 (which could have been a nuclear war of some sort) would have been the home of many people for years. 'Highways I call home' I think references where the Killjoys were forced to live their lives after the ruined cities of California were brought under the control of Better Living Industries. 'Terrified of what I'd be, As a kid from what I've seen' is also referring to the Great Fires; obviously meaning that Gerard witnessed the Great Fires as a child and was uncertain of his future in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. However, spite the grim setting in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, it is a beautiful song about Gerard and his wife. It's become mine and my girlfriend's song :) (yes, I have time to for a relationship as well as sadly pointing out the literal meanings of a song meant for a much different purpose!)
I agree that this is an amazing song, and aside from telling the story of Gerard's relationship with his wife, it appears to relate to the Killjoys storyline. 'Six years down in crowded rooms' may be referencing underground nuclear fallout shelters, which following the Great Fires of 2012 (which could have been a nuclear war of some sort) would have been the home of many people for years. 'Highways I call home' I think references where the Killjoys were forced to live their lives after the ruined cities of California were brought under the control of Better Living Industries. 'Terrified of what I'd be, As a kid from what I've seen' is also referring to the Great Fires; obviously meaning that Gerard witnessed the Great Fires as a child and was uncertain of his future in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. However, spite the grim setting in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, it is a beautiful song about Gerard and his wife. It's become mine and my girlfriend's song :) (yes, I have time to for a relationship as well as sadly pointing out the literal meanings of a song meant for a much different purpose!)