Underwater Bimbos From Outer Space
Every Time I Die Lyrics
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I want to be dead with my friends
Wide-eyed, brilliant, tie them in rags
I want to be dead with my friends
I want to be dead with my friends
When the iron sharpens the iron
When the iron sharpens the iron
When the iron sharpens the iron
Sharpens the iron
I want to be dead with my friends
I want to be dead with my friends
A vulgar, loud, unforgettable end
I want to be dead with my friends
Let boredom cease the beating of our purple hearts
Against this, even gods fight violently in vain
What chance could we have stood?
We're the last of the lost
But now we're the first of the fashionably late
Loved ones decompose
You'll dance around their bones
Most of us are holy ghosts
All of us are holy ghosts
Loved ones decompose
You'll dance around their bones
Most of us are holy ghosts
All of us are holy ghosts
We made the scene when we made a scene
And though it was brief, it meant everything
Oh what a pity, now they're bound to make us saints
Oh what a pity, now they're bound to make us saints
Against this, even boys fight violently in vain
What chance could we have stood?
We're the last of the lost
But now we're the first of the fashionably late
I refuse to be the only man
Put to rest in a mass grave
I refuse to be the only man
Put to rest in a mass grave
I refuse to be the only man
Put to rest in a mass grave
You were all there with me
You were all there with me
You were all there with me
The lyrics to Every Time I Die's song "Underwater Bimbos From Outer Space" are about a group of friends who want to die together. The repetition of "I want to be dead with my friends" emphasizes the desire for an unforgettable and vulgar end. The line "when the iron sharpens the iron" suggests that the group of friends has a close bond and strengthen each other. However, this bond is not enough to overcome death, as they believe that they will all die together. The line "let boredom cease the beating of our purple hearts" refers to the idea that the monotony of life is overwhelming, and they are looking for a way to escape it.
The chorus "loved ones decompose, you'll dance around their bones, most of us are holy ghosts" highlights the inevitability of death and how life continues on after loved ones pass away. The line "we made the scene when we made the scene, and though it was brief, it meant everything" could suggest that the friends were part of a certain subculture or movement, and their legacy will live on even after they die.
The last few lines suggest that the singer refuses to be the only one in a mass grave, and they want their friends with them. The repetition of "you were all there with me" reinforces the idea of the tight bond between the friends.
Overall, the song explores themes of mortality, friendship, and legacy.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to be dead with my friends
I want to experience death alongside my closest companions
Wide-eyed, brilliant, tie them in rags
In death, we will maintain a sense of awe and brilliance, even if we are reduced to tattered remains
When the iron sharpens the iron
Difficult times can sharpen and strengthen our bond with each other
Sharpens the iron
Repeated adversity leads to stronger relationships
A vulgar, loud, unforgettable end
Our death will be memorable and unapologetic
Let boredom cease the beating of our purple hearts
Let us not suffer from dullness, but instead be passionate and committed until the end
Against this, even gods fight violently in vain
Even the most powerful forces cannot overcome the inevitability of death
What chance could we have stood?
We were always destined to perish in the end
We're the last of the lost
We are the culmination of countless generations before us, and our death will bring an end to that lineage
But now we're the first of the fashionably late
Our death will be fashionable, and serve as inspiration for those who come after us
Loved ones decompose
Our family members and friends who have already passed are themselves now decaying
You'll dance around their bones
But even in death, we can still honor and celebrate their legacy
Most of us are holy ghosts
We are all destined to become memories and stories, part of a larger collective history
All of us are holy ghosts
Eventually, we will all join the ranks of the deceased
We made the scene when we made a scene
We made a significant impact on the world while we were alive
And though it was brief, it meant everything
Even if our time on this earth was brief, it was still full of meaning and significance
Oh what a pity, now they're bound to make us saints
Our death will likely elevate us to a near-mythical status
I refuse to be the only man put to rest in a mass grave
I do not want to be lost in an anonymous, unmarked grave like so many others
You were all there with me
In death, I will be comforted by the knowledge that my friends were by my side
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Andrew John Williams, Jordan Taylor Buckley, Joshua C. Newton, Keith Michael Buckley, Ryan Kerry Rejan Leger
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Dee TA
We made the scene when we made a scene
And though it was brief, it meant everything.
Oh what a pity, now they're bound to make us saints.
Oh what a pity, now they're bound to make us saints.
Against this, even boys fight violently in vain,
What chance could we have stood?
We're the last of the lost,
but now we're the first of the fashionably late.
I refuse to be the only man
Put to rest in a mass grave
I refuse to be the only man
Put to rest in a mass grave
I refuse to be the only man
Put to rest in a mass grave
You were all there with me
You were all there with me
You were all there with me
Dee TA
I want to be dead with my friends,
I want to be dead with my friends.
Wide-eyed, brilliant, tie them in rags.
I want to be dead with my friends.
I want to be dead with my friends.
When the iron sharpens the iron.
When the iron sharpens the iron.
When the iron sharpens the iron.
sharpens the iron.
I want to be dead with my friends
I want to be dead with my friends
Mother load, unforgettable end [?]
I want to be dead with my friends
Let boredom cease the beating of our purple hearts,
Against this, even gods fight violently in vain,
What chance could we have stood?
We're the last of the lost,
but now we're the first of the fashionably late.
Loved ones decompose,
You'll dance around their bones
Most of us are holy ghosts
All of us are holy ghosts
Zach Rollins
"We made the Scene, when we made a Scene. And though it was brief, it meant everything". These guys go so hard Live.
SWIM A.D.
Yes they are insanely heavy live and they all are nice people. Stick around after shows and chat w fans, sign shit, just stand up dudes
Eric Albrecht
One of my favorite lyrics!
adam hurt
One of the most aggressive guitar riffs I've ever heard. It gets me every time (I die)
TheMusicfan189
Ex Lives is one of the best metalcore albums of all time. Honestly haven’t stopped listening to it.
burdyo85
From 98-2023 they gave us their best over and over. Each album sounded so different but so discernable simultaneously. The best band of our era. R.i.p. (in SHIT!)
todderick69
I refuse to be the only man put to rest in a mass grave..... Epic
SirSalem
Still one of the best music videos ever made!
Listen Up Matt
"When the iron sharpens the iron sharpens the iron sharpens the iron!" So badass!!
Perry Lawrence
Man, these lyrics hit me so hard. I grew up in Buffalo during the start of this band, and the lyrics hit so close to home. They made a scene when there was a scene.