Last Night I Nearly Died
Duke Special Lyrics
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I've got to tell you some time
But when I try and say it
My mouth just gives up and dies
I lose my meaning
When I get this feeling
Last night I nearly died
But I woke up just in time
Last night I nearly died
But I woke up just in time
I'm not who you think I am
I slipped a stranger inside
It helps the nights go quicker
But I diminish each time
And in the morning
I shake the warning
Last night I nearly died
But I woke up just in time
Last night I nearly died
But I woke up just in time
I lose my meaning
And I get this feeling
Last night I nearly died
But I woke up just in time
Last night I nearly died
But I woke up just in time
Last night I nearly died
Duke Special's song "Last Night I Nearly Died" has a haunting yet relatable melody that makes listeners feel as though they are experiencing the emotions firsthand. The song opens with the artist acknowledging the difficult conversation they need to have with someone, but they continue to avoid it, unable to find the words. The struggle to communicate is palpable, and the use of the phrase "my mouth just gives up and dies" captures the frustration of being unable to articulate one's thoughts and feelings.
As the song progresses, Duke Special reveals that they have been leading a double life, one that is vastly different from the person their loved ones believe them to be. The artist admits that they have been pretending to be someone else, slipping "a stranger inside," to make the nights go by faster. However, this behavior is causing them to lose themselves, diminishing their sense of self.
In the chorus, Duke Special describes a harrowing experience, where they "nearly died," but somehow managed to wake up just in time. This line can be interpreted in many ways, but at its core, it seems to suggest that the artist has reached a breaking point, and they need to face the truth about their life to avoid slipping further away from themselves.
Overall, "Last Night I Nearly Died" is a powerful yet vulnerable exploration of the difficulties in communicating and the toll that hiding one's true self can take. Through the use of metaphor and vivid imagery, Duke Special has created a song that stays with the listener long after the final note fades away.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't put this off forever
I can't avoid telling you forever.
I've got to tell you some time
I need to tell you at some point.
But when I try and say it
Whenever I attempt to tell you.
My mouth just gives up and dies
I'm unable to find the words to express myself.
I lose my meaning
The significance of what I want to say is lost.
When I get this feeling
When I experience this sensation.
Last night I nearly died
Yesterday evening, I was on the brink of death.
But I woke up just in time
Fortunately, I regained consciousness at the last minute.
I'm not who you think I am
You don't know the real me.
I slipped a stranger inside
I allowed a foreign version of myself to take over.
It helps the nights go quicker
It makes the nights pass by faster.
But I diminish each time
But my true identity gets smaller each time.
And in the morning
The following morning.
I shake the warning
I try to ignore the cautionary signs.
I lose my meaning
The importance of what I want to say is gone.
And I get this feeling
And I experience this emotion.
Last night I nearly died
Yesterday evening, I was on the brink of death.
But I woke up just in time
Fortunately, I regained consciousness at the last minute.
Last night I nearly died
Yesterday evening, I was on the brink of death.
But I woke up just in time
Fortunately, I regained consciousness at the last minute.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: PETER DAVID ROBERT WILSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Anoche casi muero
duque especial
No puedo posponer esto para siempre,
tengo que decírtelo en algún momento.
Pero cuando trato de decirlo,
mi boca simplemente se da por vencida y muere.
Pierdo mi significado cuando tengo este sentimiento.
Anoche casi muero,
pero desperté justo a tiempo.
Anoche casi muero,
pero desperté justo a tiempo.
No soy quien crees que soy,
deslicé a un extraño dentro.
Ayuda a que las noches pasen más rápido,
pero me desmorono cada vez.
Y por la mañana sacudo el aviso.
Anoche casi muero,
pero desperté justo a tiempo.
Anoche casi muero,
pero desperté justo a tiempo.
tengo este sentimiento
tengo este sentimiento
me desperté
me desperté
me voy a despertar me voy a
despertar
Pierdo mi sentido cuando tengo este sentimiento
Oh, anoche casi muero,
pero desperté justo a tiempo.
Anoche casi muero,
pero desperté justo a tiempo.
Anoche casi muero
Anoche casi muero
Anoche casi muero
Para el capítulo 13 de MTMTE ❤️
Depthcharge
A great song and a sound bloke. Met him and his Mrs in Letterkenny. Couldn't get more down to earth people. If you've not seen him live, please do, its a surreal, great experience!
pele28
it actually upsets me that this awesome tune hasnt more hits, shame on youtubers!
نادر
damn i remember listening to this and freewheel as a kid and this just randomly came into my head before sleeping today, brings back memories.
FunkyFlunky
I first saw Duke Special supporting The Divine Comedy in Nottingham when this track was released. A second gig, again in Nottingham was performed by the whole band literally ‘on’ the bar at the request of the audience. Incredible. The third time was at a Christmas concert in Oxford with the wonderful Boo Hewerdine. You are a unique, wonderful and supremely gifted man composer and musician. Many thanks. 🌞🙏🇬🇧🌞
spectrum99122
Best live performance I've seen in a very long time by anyone, Glee Club, Birmingham, UK. Great stuff. He even crowd surfed, despite the fact that everyone was seated!
Deirdre Of The Sorrows
Love this song :) and as someone who suffers from night terrors and sleep paralysis i can relate!
eslermanu47
Have never met Duke but he is a real talent who he should be up ther at the top brilliant
Ром Кил
So soulful!
Rebeccah Lawlor
I'm inlove with this song!! If it was legal i'd marry it!
Amélie Méliemelo
C’est génial 👍 j’adore!