The band themselves have stated that the songs tell a story about a man who becomes dissatisfied with the world around him and leaves to find a place of solitude (Europa). However, upon reaching it, he realizes that he left behind things that were meaningful to him.
The band's own accounts suggest that the songs depict a journey of a man who becomes disheartened with his surroundings and embarks on a quest for isolation (Europa). Nevertheless, upon reaching this point, he comes to understand that he has abandoned elements that were vital to him.