Die
Yearning for Life: Stella Donnelly's Poignant Reflections in 'Die'
Lyrics
Look me in the eye
Expresses a request for direct communication and honesty.
Tell me that your fine
Asks the person to affirm their well-being.
Let me see your face
Requests to see the person's face, possibly seeking transparency.
I know what you like
Suggests familiarity with the person's preferences or habits.
You know that I love you
Affirms love for the person addressed.
Wanna buy you more shit
Expresses a desire to purchase material things for the person.
But I can't afford it
Admits financial limitations in fulfilling the desire to buy things.
You know that I miss ya
Expresses missing the person despite challenges.
Fighting like a tourist
Describes conflicts or disagreements reminiscent of a tourist's confusion.
Look me in the eye
Reiterates the request for direct eye contact and assurance of well-being.
Tell me that your fine
Similar to line 2, emphasizing the importance of honesty.
I'm not here to taste all your cheese and wine
Indicates a disinterest in superficial pleasures like cheese and wine.
All my friends are Virgo
Mentions the zodiac sign Virgo, possibly referring to the speaker's friends.
Safety is important
Highlights the importance of safety in relationships.
You can trust me baby
Claims trustworthiness despite erratic behavior described in line 17.
But you're always driving all over the road and
Describes the addressee's unpredictable actions, possibly in a negative light.
I don't wanna die
Repeatedly expresses a strong aversion to death.
I don't wanna die
-I don't wanna die
-I don't wanna die
-I don't wanna die
-I'm looking forward but you're falling behind
Suggests a disparity in progress or goals between the speaker and the addressed person.
And I can't help myself
Expresses difficulty in self-control and awareness of deception.
I know when you're telling lies
Asserts the ability to detect lies in the addressed person.
I don't wanna seem unkind
Expresses a reluctance to appear unkind despite suspicions.
But what the hell is going on
Expresses disbelief or skepticism about the situation described.
I don't buy it
-I don't wanna die
Repetition of the speaker's aversion to death and skepticism.
I don't wanna die
-I don't wanna die
-I don't wanna die
-I don't wanna die
-I'm looking forward but I'm falling behind
-And I can't help myself
-I know when you're telling lies
-I don't wanna seem unkind
-But what the hell is going on
-I don't buy it
-Look me in the eye
Reiterates the request for affirmation of well-being.
Tell me that you're fine
Similar to lines 2 and 12, emphasizing the importance of honesty.
I can see your face
Reiterates the desire to see the person's face, reinforcing transparency.
I know what you like
Similar to line 4, suggesting familiarity with the person's likes.
You know that I love you
Reiterates love for the addressed person.
Wanna buy you more shit
Repeats the desire to buy things for the person despite financial constraints.
But I can't afford it
-But I can't afford it?
-But I can't afford it
-And I don't wanna die
Final repetition of the speaker's strong aversion to death.
I don't wanna die
-I don't wanna die
-I don't wanna die
Concludes with a strong declaration against the desire for death.
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