Cancer
My Chemical Romance Lyrics
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If you could get me a drink
Of water 'cause my lips are chapped and faded
Call my aunt Marie
Help her gather all my things
And bury me
In all my favorite colors
My sisters and my brothers, still
I will not kiss you
'Cause the hardest part of this
Is leaving you
Now turn away
'Cause I'm awful just to see
'Cause all my hair's abandoned all my body
All my agony
Know that I will never marry
Baby I'm just soggy from the chemo
But counting down the days to go
It just ain't living
And I just hope you know
That if you say (if you say)
Good-bye today (good-bye today)
I'd ask you to be true (I'd ask you to be true)
'Cause the hardest part of this
Is leaving you
'Cause the hardest part of this
Is leaving you
My Chemical Romance's song "Cancer" is a heartbreaking ballad that tackles the difficult topic of terminal illness. The first verse of the song highlights the physical effects of cancer treatment, with the singer pleading for a drink of water to relieve their chapped and faded lips. The second verse delves deeper into the emotional toll of the illness, with the singer recognizing that they will never marry and feeling burdened by the countdown to their inevitable death. The chorus of the song focuses on the difficulty of leaving loved ones behind, with the singer admitting that saying goodbye to their partner is the hardest part of their illness.
The repetition of the phrase "the hardest part of this is leaving you" emphasizes the central theme of the song - the deep love and connection between the singer and their partner, and how excruciating it is to come face-to-face with their own mortality. The final line of the song, "goodbye today, I'd ask you to be true," is a poignant request for their partner to remain faithful and true to their love even after they are gone.
Overall, "Cancer" is a moving and poignant exploration of the difficult aftermath of terminal illness, and a powerful tribute to those who are fighting this disease.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn away
Please leave my room and don't watch me die.
If you could get me a drink
I'm thirsty and my lips are chapped due to my illness.
Of water 'cause my lips are chapped and faded
I need water because my lips are dry and pale.
Call my aunt Marie
Please inform my close relatives about my condition and let them come say goodbye.
Help her gather all my things
Please assist my aunt Marie in collecting my belongings before I pass away.
And bury me
After I'm gone, please bury my body and let me rest in peace.
In all my favorite colors
Let my funeral be a colorful tribute to my life, decorated with all my favorite things.
My sisters and my brothers, still
Even though I'm gone, I'll always be a part of my family, and they'll always be in my heart.
I will not kiss you
I can't share any more intimate moments with you because I'm too sick.
'Cause the hardest part of this
The most difficult part of my illness is having to leave my loved ones behind.
Is leaving you
Saying goodbye to you, my loved one, is the hardest thing to do.
Now turn away
Please, I don't want you to see me suffering like this.
'Cause I'm awful just to see
I've become weak and unrecognizable, and it's not a pleasant sight.
'Cause all my hair's abandoned all my body
My illness has taken away all of my hair, making me look different than before.
All my agony
I'm in deep pain and suffering because of my condition.
Know that I will never marry
I won't have the chance to get married and share my life with you because of my illness.
Baby I'm just soggy from the chemo
I'm feeling weak and tired of going through chemotherapy for my cancer.
But counting down the days to go
I'm aware that my time is limited, and I'm preparing myself mentally for the end.
It just ain't living
This life of constant pain and suffering due to my cancer isn't really living at all.
And I just hope you know
I want you to understand how much I love you, even in my illness.
That if you say (if you say)
If you have to say goodbye to me, I want you to be honest and genuine.
Good-bye today (good-bye today)
If it's time for me to go, then today is the day of goodbye.
I'd ask you to be true (I'd ask you to be true)
Please honor my memory and be true to who I was and what I stood for in life.
'Cause the hardest part of this
The most difficult aspect of my illness is knowing that you'll be left behind without me.
Is leaving you
The hardest part of all is not being able to share my life with you anymore.
Lyrics © BLOW THE DOORS OFF CHICAGO, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bob Bryar, Frank Iero, Gerard Way, Michael Way, Ray Toro
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Nanjeroni
I hate how this beautiful song is the reason T∅P and MCR fans fight.
Edit:
Bruh, three years and this comment still gets replies.
For the record, I GREATLY prefer the original, and my comment was about my distaste in rabid fan warfare.
But now, I’ve come to realize that this is an inherent part of fan culture.
I now look upon such bickering with complete apathy.
TL;DR fandoms suck, they can burn for all I care.
@dyanlannister4013
Lyrics
Turn away
If you could get me a drink
Of water 'cause my lips are chapped and faded
Call my aunt Marie
Help her gather all my things
And bury me
In all my favorite colors
My sisters and my brothers, still
I will not kiss you
'Cause the hardest part of this
Is leaving you
Now turn away
'Cause I'm awful just to see
'Cause all my hair's abandoned all my body
All my agony
Know that I will never marry
Baby I'm just soggy from the chemo
But counting down the days to go
It just ain't living
And I just hope you know
That if you say (if you say)
Good-bye today (good-bye today)
I'd ask you to be true (I'd ask you to be true)
'Cause the hardest part of this
Is leaving you
'Cause the hardest part of this
Is leaving you
@asscake6316
Turn away
If you could get me a drink
Of water 'cause my lips are chapped and faded
Call my aunt Marie
Help her gather all my things
And bury me
In all my favorite colors
My sisters and my brothers, still
I will not kiss you
'Cause the hardest part of this
Is leaving you
Now turn away
'Cause I'm awful just to see
'Cause all my hair's abandoned all my body
All my agony
Know that I will never marry
Baby I'm just soggy from the chemo
But counting down the days to go
It just ain't living
And I just hope you know
That if you say (if you say)
Good-bye today (good-bye today)
I'd ask you to be true (I'd ask you to be true)
'Cause the hardest part of this
Is leaving you
'Cause the hardest part of this
Is leaving you
@bananaplant5144
CHEX MIX
oh how i miss chex mix
they don't have it where i live right now
chex mix was my life, you know?
when i talk about it with my friends, they don't understand because they've never had it
why me?
and no, i'm totally not talking about chex mix to distract myself from the saddening lyrics
not at all
nope
nopenopenope
CHEX MIX
@Crimson_Cheetah
Me: shows my mom this song.
Mom: "so this song is about someone dying, right?
Me: "yeah, the album it's from is about this guy who's dying in the hospital."
Mom: "the whole album? So you just cry the whole time?"
Me: "exactly."
Mom: "was their next album happier at least?"
Me: "their next album was about the apocalypse."
Mom: "oh..."
Me: "but it was a fun apocalypse."
Mom: "oh... okay..."
Literally a conversation I just had with my mom... I think she's worried about me.
@Nanjeroni
I hate how this beautiful song is the reason T∅P and MCR fans fight.
Edit:
Bruh, three years and this comment still gets replies.
For the record, I GREATLY prefer the original, and my comment was about my distaste in rabid fan warfare.
But now, I’ve come to realize that this is an inherent part of fan culture.
I now look upon such bickering with complete apathy.
TL;DR fandoms suck, they can burn for all I care.
@ronanvoigt4076
IDoStuffSometimes YES I like both the songs the same fucking much but appreciate mcr more for making it
@avistewart9784
@@ronanvoigt4076 Honestly, I love both but I know deep in my heart I like the MCR one more :/
@AriOrSomething
A song like this shouldn't divide bandoms. It should bring them closer together.
@kill_reject343v8
I’m both mcr and top and I don’t care if it’s drepression but who cares we all know we will die
@spacepear9403
Ronan Voigt their annoying children who don’t understand music for its emotion and meaning not just its sound
@gideongraves1190
My son used to be a huge fan of this band. A few months ago he died of cancer and now I think I'm a little bit closer to him while listening to these songs but I just can't finish this one, it hurts too much.
@wyatt5516
I can’t even imagine. I’m so sorry for your loss.
@tonyhernandez63
I'm so sorry I'll say a prayer for you and your healing tonight
@pixiechic2209
I am so sorry for your loss.. I can’t imagine losing a child especially when it’s yours. Im still a teen but I feel your pain.. may he Rest In Peace🥺❤️