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
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 song with a strong theme of death and loss. The song's lyrics tell the story of someone who is dying of cancer and his/her last moments with loved ones. The opening lines of the song, "Turn away,If you could get me a drink" indicate that the person is having a hard time coming to grips with their failing health, and they're systematically preparing for death. It's a poignant reflection on the isolation that comes with illness, the desire for comfort when feeling lonely and desolate.
The song captures the pain of having to leave behind everything and everyone that you love, including your significant other. The lines "I will not kiss you/'Cause the hardest part of this/Is leaving you" reveal the singer's agony as he laments leaving his partner behind. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase, "the hardest part of this is leaving you" to emphasize his intense longing for the people close to him as he faces death.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn away
Don't look at me, it hurts too much
If you could get me a drink
I need something to soothe my dry, cracked lips
Of water 'cause my lips are chapped and faded
My lips are dry and damaged from treatment
Call my aunt Marie
Let her know that I'm gone and to help with my final wishes
Help her gather all my things
Arrange my belongings before I go
And bury me
Lay me to rest in the ground
In all my favorite colors
Make my final resting place colorful and full of life
My sisters and my brothers, still
My family will miss me when I'm gone
I will not kiss you
I can't bear to say goodbye face to face
'Cause the hardest part of this
Dying is difficult, but leaving you is the worst part
Is leaving you
I don't want to leave you behind
Now turn away
Don't look at me anymore
'Cause I'm awful just to see
My appearance is terrible because of my illness
'Cause all my hair's abandoned all my body
My hair has fallen out due to treatment and I feel like I'm falling apart
All my agony
I'm in pain all the time
Know that I will never marry
I won't get to experience some of the joys of life
Baby I'm just soggy from the chemo
The treatment has made me feel weak and sick
But counting down the days to go
I'm just existing until the end comes
It just ain't living
This life isn't worth living anymore
And I just hope you know
I hope you can understand my struggles
That if you say (if you say)
If you tell me goodbye
Good-bye today (good-bye today)
If you say goodbye to me today
I'd ask you to be true (I'd ask you to be true)
Please don't forget me and stay true to the memories we shared
'Cause the hardest part of this
Leaving you behind will be the most difficult thing
Is leaving you
I don't want to say goodbye forever
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BLOW THE DOORS OFF CHICAGO
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🥺❤️