Things I Did When I Was Dead
No Age Lyrics

The lyrics to No Age's song "Things I Did When I Was Dead" are quite enigmatic and open to interpretation. The song seems to be about the singer's internal struggle to reconnect with someone they used to know, possibly a lover or a friend. The singer mentions that there are "problems" when they try to see this person, and that their "uncle lied" and put them in danger. Despite this, the singer yearns for a new connection, one in which they can share the "things [they] saw" and bring the other person along with them.

The chorus of the song seems to hint at a darker, more violent side to the singer's personality. They mention going "down [their] war" and "shoot[ing] everyone", as well as having a penchant for wild parties and being "damaged". However, there's a sense that these behaviors are in the past, that they are "things [the singer] did when [they] was dead" and that they are ready to move on and connect with the person they're addressing in the song.

One interesting interpretation of the song could be that it's about addiction and recovery. The sense of being "dead" and the emphasis on past destructive behavior could suggest that the singer is in the process of overcoming a substance abuse issue, and that the person they want to connect with now is someone from their past who they've hurt while in the midst of their addiction. The mention of a dangerous uncle could be a reference to drug dealing or being involved in a dangerous lifestyle. Alternatively, the song could be interpreted as a comment on the difficulty of reconnecting with old friends and lovers, the sense of loss and disconnection that comes with the passage of time.