Lyrics
Five feet under, he's got one foot in the grave
Expressing that the person is in a critical condition, facing imminent death.
Would you look at him I think he's lost it
Observing the person's behavior and suggesting concern about their mental state.
I don't think that he can be saved
Casting doubt on the possibility of saving or helping the person due to their condition.
He's got a down payment on his tombstone
Indicating financial investment in preparations for death, such as a tombstone.
He's not alone his whole life has been out
Stating that the person has not been alone and has taken risks throughout their life.
On a limb. Just look at him, watch
Describing the person as being in a precarious situation, possibly due to their choices.
Him get smashed and race bikes so fast
Highlighting reckless behavior like getting drunk and engaging in high-speed bike races.
Just don't laugh, what will it say on his epitaph
Questioning what will be written on the person's epitaph, acknowledging their risky lifestyle.
Here he lies may he rest in peace
Envisioning the person's final resting place and expressing a desire for peace for them.
Hung on to life by the skin of his teeth
Describing the person's close calls with death, emphasizing the narrowness of their survival.
Pushing his luck through the bottle he drinks
Suggesting that the person has been testing fate by drinking excessively.
He's got a date with his maker and he
Referring to an impending meeting with death, underlining the inevitability of the situation.
Doesn't want to be late and make no mistake
Emphasizing the importance of punctuality in meeting one's fate.
He's a good friend so why might his life
Questioning why a good friend has to face the possibility of death.
Have to end, my friend I don't want to
Expressing a reluctance or sorrow at the idea of the friend's life coming to an end.
See you dead
Reiterating the sentiment of not wanting the friend to die.
I don't want to see him dead!
Strongly affirming the desire for the friend to stay alive, repeating the sentiment.
I don't want to see him dead!
Repeating the strong desire for the friend's survival, emphasizing the point.
I don't want to see him dead!
Reiterating the refusal to accept the idea of the friend's death, reinforcing the emotion.
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