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Ballad For Dead Friends
[unknown] Lyrics
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Do you feel ok?
'Cause I don't
It keeps me reelin'
Will I ever be the same?
No I won't
I really wished I could have saved you
Then who would save me from myself?
Right now, well, I could use a stiff drink
To kill the pain that's deep inside my bones
Have you been dreaming?
I don't dream at all
I have nightmares
Memories careenin'
Have you come to kill what's left
Of my smile
Theres no vacancy in paradise
I really wished I could have saved you
Then who would have saved me from myself
Right now, well, I could use a stiff drink
To kill the pain thats deep inside my bones
I really wished I could have saved you
Then who would have saved me from myself
I'll never forget you
I'll never forget you
I'll never forget you
I'll never forget you
I really wished I could have saved you
I really wished I could have saved you
I really wished I could have saved you
I really wished I could have saved you
"Ballad For Dead Friends" is a melancholic song that explores the pain and regret of losing someone close. The singer is struggling to come to terms with the loss, and wonders if they could have saved their friend. The opening lines, "How are you feeling / Do you feel ok? / 'Cause I don't" establishes the singer's mood and sets the tone of the song. The singer is in a state of grief, and this is reflected in the sorrowful melody as well.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer is struggling with their own demons. They sing, "Then who would save me from myself?" implying that they might be going through some personal struggles. They seek solace in alcohol, "Right now, well, I could use a stiff drink / To kill the pain that's deep inside my bones." This shows that the singer is battling addiction and is using alcohol as a coping mechanism.
The latter half of the song features a melancholic guitar solo, which further adds to the emotive nature of the song. The repeated line, "I really wished I could have saved you," highlights the singer's sense of guilt and regret.
Overall, "Ballad For Dead Friends" is a poignant song that explores themes of loss, grief, regret, and addiction. It is a reflection of the human experience, and how we deal with personal tragedies in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
How are you feeling
Asking about someone's physical or emotional state
Do you feel ok?
Inquiring if someone is doing well
'Cause I don't
Candidly admitting to not being okay
It keeps me reelin'
Referring to a difficult situation that causes distress and unease
Will I ever be the same?
Expressing doubt about the possibility of recovering from the aforementioned situation
No I won't
Flatly stating that recovery is not likely
It's a cold day in a cold world
Emphasizing the harshness of reality and surroundings
I really wished I could have saved you
Expressing regret regarding a past event that could not be changed
Then who would save me from myself?
Rhetorical question about the personal struggle and need for help
Right now, well, I could use a stiff drink
Suggesting a temporary solution for numbing pain or emotions
To kill the pain that's deep inside my bones
Explicitly referring to internal emotional pain and the desire to escape it
Have you been dreaming?
Asking about someone's sleep and subconscious experiences
I don't dream at all
Admitting to not having dreams
I have nightmares
Admitting to having only negative and troubling dreams
Memories careenin'
Describing the chaotic nature of memories resurfacing
Have you come to kill what's left
Implying that the memories are destructive and hurtful
Of my smile
Referring to the facade of contentment that may not be genuine
There's no vacancy in paradise
Suggesting that death is not necessarily a peaceful escape from pain
I'll never forget you
Affirming that the memory of the person in question will always persist
I really wished I could have saved you
Repeating the same sentiment from earlier, underscoring the regret
Contributed by Dominic I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@samiiroum
How are you feeling
Do you feel ok?
Cause I don't
It keeps me reelin'
Will I ever be the same?
No I won't
Its a cold day in a cruel world
I really wished I could have saved you
Then who would save me from myself?
Right now, well, I could use a stiff drink
To kill the pain that's deep inside my bones
Have you been dreaming?
I don't dream at all
I have nightmares
Memories careenin'
Have you come to kill what's left
Of my smile
There's no vacancy in paradise
I really wished I could have saved you
Then who would have saved me from myself
Right now, well, I could use a stiff drink
To kill the pain that's deep inside my bones
I really wished I could have saved you
Then who would have saved me from myself
I'll never forget you [Repeat x4]
I really wished I could have saved you [Repeat x4]
@gagebe93
Just started watching Buffy (yes I'm a bit late) and I heard this song on the harvest and was like...I need this song.
@wolfhorn
I know the feeling and don’t worry I’m later
@lolitasyringa3878
Same but one year later
@user-ve4gr4jd7s
It’s never too late to start binging this amazing show
@KamenSentaiMetalHero
I just started binging Buffy for the first time yesterday.
@yourfluffyvegancinnamonrol2772
Yay welcome to the Whedonverse!!! <3
@44Stephhhh
The BEST 90’s grunge. Still so so good decades later.
@ZoeElizabeth66
I’m sad they are not on Spotify
@seouls_child2086
ME TOOOOO
@iiturbulencell8245
Lmao Thats where I went first too. Spotify is lacking