Until I Die
Ben Kweller Lyrics
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It's something in my head
That I can't avoid
And I want to be with you
And always will
Until I die
Until I die
Until I die
I'm so sorry that I've been like this
You're the one thing in this world
I don't want to miss
And I want to be with you
And always will
Until I die
Until I die
Until I die
Frost on the window
I'm in for the night
You've got a phone
Keep me in mind
Just give me a try
I'm so sorry that I've been so sad
But you are the best friend that I've ever had
And I love you
And always will
Until I die
Frost on the window
I'm in for the night
You've got a phone
Give me a try
It's still on my mind
So sorry I'm so paranoid
I'm so sorry I'm so paranoid
I'm so sorry I'm so paranoid
I'm so sorry I'm so paranoid
And I want to be with you
And always will
Until I die
Until I die
The song "Until I Die" by Ben Kweller is a vulnerable and emotional confession of a person who is struggling with paranoia and anxiety but desires to be with the one they love until the end of their life. The opening lines "I'm so sorry I'm so paranoid, It's something in my head, That I can't avoid" depict the singer's remorse about their anxiety that they cannot control. This feeling of paranoia has been affecting their relationships and they express their desire to be with their loved one, who happens to be the one thing they don't want to miss out on.
The repetition of "And I want to be with you, and always will, until I die" throughout the song symbolizes the person's unwavering love and commitment to the partner despite their anxiety. The snowy, frosty imagery in "Frost on the window, I'm in for the night" illustrates the singer's isolation and loneliness that the partner's phone and the promise to "give me a try" will hold them together.
The final lines "I'm so sorry I'm so paranoid, And I want to be with you, and always will, until I die" repeat once again the person's apologies and their desire to be with their loved one in life and death, conveying the depth of their love and the struggle they are facing due to their mental state.
All in all, the song is a poignant portrayal of love and anxiety intertwined, with the persona reaffirming their love despite their constant battle with their own mind.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so sorry I'm so paranoid
I apologize for my constant apprehension
It's something in my head
The anxiety I feel resides in my mind
That I can't avoid
Unfortunately, I cannot escape from it
And I want to be with you
My desire is to spend time with you
And always will
This feeling is eternal and everlasting
Until I die
It will persist until my last breath
You're the one thing in this world
Out of everything in this world, you are my sole purpose
I don't want to miss
I cannot bear to lose you
Frost on the window
The chilly season has caused ice to form on the window
I'm in for the night
I will be staying in for the remainder of the night
You've got a phone
I know you have a telephone
Keep me in mind
Please remember to think of me
Just give me a try
Why not test our compatibility?
I'm so sorry that I've been so sad
I regret feeling so down
But you are the best friend that I've ever had
You are the most loyal and supportive friend I have ever had
And I love you
My feelings for you are of love
It's still on my mind
I still cannot stop thinking about it
And I want to be with you
My desire is to spend time with you
And always will
This feeling is eternal and everlasting
Until I die
It will persist until my last breath
I'm so sorry I'm so paranoid
I apologize for my constant apprehension, once again
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