Bleeding Out
♫Imagine Dragons Lyrics


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I'm bleeding out
Say if the last thing that I do
Is bring you down
I'll bleed out for you
So I bear my skin
And I count my sins
And I close my eyes
And I take it in
I'm bleeding out
I'm bleeding out for you (for you)

When the day has come
But I've lost my way around
And the seasons stop and hide beneath the ground
When the sky turns gray
And everything is screaming
I will reach inside
Just to find my heart is beating

You tell me to hold on
Oh you tell me to hold on
But innocence is gone
And what was right is wrong

'Cause I'm bleeding out
Say if the last thing that I do
Is to bring you down
I'll bleed out for you
So I bear my skin
And I count my sins
And I close my eyes
And I take it in
And I'm bleeding out
I'm bleeding out for you (for you)

When the hour is nigh
And hopelessness is sinking in
And the wolves all cry
To feel they're not worth hollering
When your eyes are red
And emptiness is all you know
With the darkness fed
I will be your scarecrow

You tell me to hold on
Oh you tell me to hold on
But innocence is gone
And what was right is wrong

'Cause I'm bleeding out
Say if the last thing that I do
Is to bring you down
I'll bleed out for you
So I bear my skin
And I count my sins
And I close my eyes
And I take it in
And I'm bleeding out
I'm bleeding out for you (for you)

I'm bleeding out for you (for you)
I'm bleeding out for you (for you)
I'm bleeding out for you (for you)
I'm bleeding out for you

'Cause I'm bleeding out
Say if the last thing that I do
Is to bring you down
I'll bleed out for you
So I bear my skin
And I count my sins
And I close my eyes
And I take it in




And I'm bleeding out
I'm bleeding out for you (for you)

Overall Meaning

The song Bleeding Out by Imagine Dragons is about the lengths to which one will go for someone they love. The lyrics refer to a person bleeding out for someone they love, implying that they are willing to sacrifice themselves completely for that person. The lines “Say if the last thing that I do/ Is bring you down/ I'll bleed out for you” suggest that they would sacrifice even their own life for their loved one.


The lyrics also describe the struggles the person is facing. The lines “And I count my sins/ And I close my eyes/ And I take it in” show that they are grappling with their own flaws and mistakes. However, they are still willing to bleed out for the person they love despite their own struggles. This demonstrates the depth of their love and commitment.


Finally, the lyrics portray a sense of hopelessness and despair. Lines like “And what was right is wrong” and “And the wolves all cry/ To feel they're not worth hollering” suggest that the person is surrounded by darkness and hopelessness. Despite this, the person is still willing to bleed out for their loved one, showing that love is the one thing that can transcend even the darkest of times.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm bleeding out
I am emotionally and mentally drained and at my lowest point


Say if the last thing that I do
Even if it's the last thing I do, I will do everything in my power to help you


Is bring you down
I will not let anyone harm or hurt you


I'll bleed out for you
I am willing to sacrifice myself for you


So I bear my skin
I show my vulnerability to you


And I count my sins
I am self-reflective and hold myself accountable for any wrongs I have done


And I close my eyes
I am taking a moment to collect myself or prepare for what is to come


And I take it in
I am processing my emotions and the situation at hand


When the day has come
When the inevitable happens or when I reach a critical point


But I've lost my way around
I am lost or confused and don't know what to do next


And the seasons stop and hide beneath the ground
I am going through a internal change or turmoil


When the sky turns gray
When things seem bleak and hopeless


And everything is screaming
When the world feels chaotic and overwhelming


I will reach inside
I will find the strength within myself to persevere


Just to find my heart is beating
Just to remind myself that I am still alive and capable of feeling love and compassion


You tell me to hold on
You are encouraging or supporting me through difficult times


Oh you tell me to hold on
You reassure me that there is hope and a light at the end of the tunnel


But innocence is gone
I have lost my innocence, naivety or trust in the world


And what was right is wrong
Things that were previously morally correct or socially acceptable are now wrong or unjust


'Cause I'm bleeding out
My pain and suffering is taking a toll on me


When the hour is nigh
When I am up against a deadline or when something is about to happen


And hopelessness is sinking in
I am losing hope and starting to feel despair


And the wolves all cry
When everyone else is upset or panicking


To feel they're not worth hollering
To feel like their voice or opinion doesn't matter or make a difference


When your eyes are red
When you have been crying or are in a lot of emotional pain


And emptiness is all you know
When you feel like you have nothing left or when you feel numb to the world


With the darkness fed
With the negativity or sadness in your life getting worse or stronger


I will be your scarecrow
I will protect you and ward off any danger or threats to you


I'm bleeding out for you (for you)
I am suffering and sacrificing for the sake of someone I care about




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Joshua Francis Mosser, Alexander Junior Grant, Benjamin Arthur McKee, Daniel Coulter Reynolds, Daniel Wayne Sermon

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Amber Smith

This song has helped me with accepting who I am with having high functioning autism whenever I would get bullied in middle or high school... I remember high school fondly because this song helped me through those tough times of feeling different than others, but I have so many people who have supported me as well through that.

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Grace Patton

This song just makes me want to go into a car and drive off, no roof, no worries, me and my friends, just drive into everywhere, then go on a cruise and just have fun and be myself.

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I remember when my dad was in the hospital dying and he requested this song to be played at his funeral. When the time came to his funeral and this song started playing i broke down in tears.. i didnt want to let him go.. its been 2 years since he has died and i still cry to this song... Fly High Dad..

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