The narrator reflects on a nostalgic plan they once had for facing the end of the world by playing R.E.M.'s "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" from their roof. However, as real-life events unfold, the situation is anything but cool, filled with anxiety and uncertainty. The world around them is crumbling, and instead of feeling fine, they are confronted with a grim reality.

As they wake up, the narrator cautiously opens a curtain to look outside. The view reveals a tranquil yard that leads into the dense woods surrounding the cabin in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The contrast between the serene natural setting and the tumultuous events in their life highlights a sense of disconnection and introspection about their circumstances.