I Wish You Were Dead
Monstrous Desires: A Haunting Tale by MaeThePirate
Lyrics
Sometimes I think I was born a monster
Reflects a self-perceived monstrous nature and a belief that no rational person would desire the speaker.
No one rational would ever want her
Continues the theme of the speaker feeling undesirable, possibly due to their self-perceived flaws.
Drag my feet, I can't sleep, with these ghosts in my head
Expresses inner turmoil and difficulty sleeping, attributing it to haunting thoughts or memories.
'Cause there's a voice inside my head saying
Introduces an internal voice expressing a desire for someone's death, suggesting intense emotional distress.
I wish you were dead, I wish you were dead, I wish you were dead
Reiterates the intense desire for the person's death, emphasizing the emotional weight of the sentiment.
You'll see my face in your local paper
Suggests a potential aftermath scenario where the speaker's face is featured in the news due to a tragic event.
"A modern tragedy-- artist breathes in toxic steam"
Continues the theme of tragedy, depicting the artist's involvement in a harmful situation, possibly self-inflicted.
'Cause there's a voice inside my head saying
Reiterates the presence of the internal voice expressing a strong desire for someone's death.
I wish you were dead, I wish you were dead, I wish you were dead
Repeats the intense wish for the person's death, reinforcing the emotional turmoil within the speaker.
Can you feel it?
Presents a question, inviting the listener to acknowledge or recognize a certain feeling or experience.
Oh it shakes my bones
Describes a physical sensation, possibly metaphorical, indicating a profound impact on the speaker.
Can you feel it?
Repeats the inquiry about feeling, emphasizing the significance of the emotional experience.
Does it shake your bones?
Repeats the idea of a physical or emotional impact, extending the invitation for the listener's connection.
Can you feel it too?
Asks whether the listener shares the same emotional experience as the speaker.
'Cause there's a voice inside my head saying
Reiterates the presence of the internal voice expressing a strong desire for someone's death.
I wish you were dead, I wish you were dead, I wish you were dead
Repeats the intense wish for the person's death, underscoring the persistence of the disturbing thought.
And another one says
Introduces a conflicting voice expressing uncertainty about coping with the potential loss of the person.
I don't know what I'd do if I lost you
Reiterates the uncertainty and emotional distress caused by the possible loss of the person.
I don't know what I'd do if I lost you
Repeats the same uncertainty, highlighting the impact the person's absence would have on the speaker.
Then my family says
Introduces another perspective, possibly from the family, expressing a similar fear of losing the speaker.
I don't know what I'd do if I lost you
Repeats the family's concern, emphasizing the collective anxiety about the potential loss.
And a different one says
Introduces yet another perspective expressing a desire for the person's death, echoing the internal voice.
'Cause there's a voice inside my head saying
Reiterates the presence of the internal voice expressing a strong desire for someone's death.
I wish you were dead, I wish you were dead, I wish you were dead
Repeats the intense wish for the person's death, concluding the song with the persisting disturbing thought.
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