The song "Line Without a Hook" by Ricky Montgomery is about the emotional struggles and feelings of insecurity experienced in a troubled romantic relationship. It tells the story of losing a lover and suffering from self- esteem problems, feeling incomplete and unable to function without the partner. The metaphor of being "like a fishing line without a hook" represents feeling useless or inadequate in the relationship, as a fishing line without a hook cannot catch anything. The singer expresses deep love and regret, wishing to fix mistakes and save the partner from pain, but feeling powerless, as the relationship is destined to fail. Themes also include emotional pain, loneliness, and the difficulty of moving on from love.