Death
1.01 - White Lies Lyrics
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Watching the world so small below
I love the dreaming when I think of
The safety in the clouds out my window
I wonder what keeps us so high up
Could there be a love beneath these wings?
If we suddenly fall should I scream out
As I'm crying, so frightened of dying
Relax, yes, I'm trying
This fear's got a hold on me
Yes, this fear's got a hold on me
Yes, this fear's got a hold on me
I love the quite of the night time
When the sun is drowning in the deathly sea
I can feel my heart beating as I speed from
The sense of time catching up with me
The sky set out like a pathway
But who decides which route we take
As people drift into a dream world
I close my eyes as my hands shake
And when I see a new day
Who's driving this anyway
I picture my own grave 'cause fear's got a hold on me
Yes, this fear's got a hold on me
Yes, this fear's got a hold on me
Yes, this fear's got a hold on me
Yes, this fear's got a hold on me
Floating neither up or down
I wonder when I'll hit the ground
Well, the earth beneath my body shake
And cast your sleeping hearts awake
Could it tremble stars from moon light skies?
Could it drag a tear from your cold eyes?
I live on the right side, I sleep in the left
That's why everything's gotta be love or death
Yes, this fear's got a hold on me
Yes, this fear's got a hold on me
Yes, this fear's got a hold on me
Yes, this fear's got a hold on me
Yes, this fear's got a hold on me
Yes, this fear's got a hold on me
Yes, this fear's got a hold on me
Yes, this fear's got a hold on me
The song "Death" by White Lies is a contemplative piece that delves into the fear of death and the uncertainty of life. The lyrics are rich with poetic imagery that evokes feelings of introspection and mortality.
The first verse describes the feeling of being in a plane and watching the world become smaller as it lifts off. The safety of the clouds outside the window is a comforting thought, yet the singer wonders what keeps them so high up. Is it the love beneath the wings that keeps them airborne? If the plane suddenly falls, should they scream or keep quiet?
The chorus repeats the phrase "This fear's got a hold on me", conveying the overwhelming sense of anxiety and apprehension the singer feels. They're crying, frightened of dying, but trying to relax. The fear's grip is so strong that it's hard for them to let go.
The second verse paints the picture of a quiet nighttime where the sun is setting, and the sense of time is speeding up. As people drift off into a dream world, the singer closes their eyes, scared and shaking. They wonder who is driving this life anyway, and the fear of their own mortality becomes overwhelming.
The bridge takes a darker turn, as the singer wonders if the earth beneath their body will shake and cast "your sleeping hearts awake". The question is whether the earth has the power to shake the stars from the moonlight skies or drag tears from cold eyes. Ultimately, the only two things that matter are love or death, and the singer is consumed by the fear of it all.
Overall, the song "Death" is a haunting depiction of the human condition and the anxiety that comes with it. The lyrics explore themes of mortality and the fear of the unknown, leaving listeners with a sense of unease and the desire to embrace life to its fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
I love the feeling when we lift off
I love the freedom that comes from escaping my troubles
Watching the world so small below
Seeing the world from a different perspective reveals how insignificant our problems truly are
I love the dreaming when I think of
I enjoy imagining a life without fear or worry
The safety in the clouds out my window
Clouds provide comfort and safety by obscuring the harsh reality of the ground
I wonder what keeps us so high up
I wonder what keeps us from falling back to our problems on the ground
Could there be a love beneath these wings?
Is there something greater and more powerful than our fears that keep us flying?
If we suddenly fall should I scream out
If we are faced with our worst fears, should we face them and speak out?
Or keep very quite and cling to my mouth?
Or should we hide our fears and suffer in silence?
As I'm crying, so frightened of dying
As I am faced with my fears, I cry and am terrified of what may happen
Relax, yes, I'm trying
Despite my fear, I am attempting to calm down
This fear's got a hold on me
My fear has complete control over me
I love the quite of the night time
I enjoy the peace and stillness of the night
When the sun is drowning in the deathly sea
When the sun sets, it symbolizes the end of one's life
I can feel my heart beating as I speed from
I feel alive and exhilarated as I race towards the inevitable end of life
The sense of time catching up with me
I am becoming increasingly aware of how little time I have left in life
The sky set out like a pathway
The sky acts as a guide towards the unknown future
But who decides which route we take
We have no control over our fate and the path our life takes
As people drift into a dream world
As people ignore reality and escape into their own thoughts
I close my eyes as my hands shake
I become overwhelmed and frightened by the uncertainty of the future
And when I see a new day
When I wake up to a new day filled with new possibilities
Who's driving this anyway
Who has control over my life and destiny?
I picture my own grave 'cause fear's got a hold on me
I imagine my own death because my fear has taken over my life
Floating neither up or down
In a state of limbo, with no direction
I wonder when I'll hit the ground
I wonder when my life will finally come to an end
Well, the earth beneath my body shake
The thought of death terrifies me to my core
And cast your sleeping hearts awake
Death reminds us to live life to the fullest and not take our time on earth for granted
Could it tremble stars from moon light skies?
The thought of death is so powerful that it could move even the stars in the sky
Could it drag a tear from your cold eyes?
The thought of death has the power to make even the strongest person cry
I live on the right side, I sleep in the left
I spend my waking moments trying to do what is right, but my fear keeps me awake at night
That's why everything's gotta be love or death
In the face of immense fear, the only two things that truly matter are love and survival
Yes, this fear's got a hold on me
My fear is all-consuming and has complete control over me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DENIS LEARY
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