Dearly Departed
2AM Club Lyrics


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Dearly departed, know me
Seen me from the other side, so free
In the back of my mind, made me
Wanna be a better man

I wonder what you see in me, only
You're 23 to be, lonley
Livin' out your memory, makes me
Wanna be a better man

[Chorus]
Yeah, someday in my future
In places I ain't never been
Places I ain't never been
Yeah, it'll take some gettin' used to

Dearly forever skies, show me
How to live a better life, hold me
A peasant in the storyline, makes me
Wanna be a better man

I wonder what I should've seen, boldly
Livin' after you're released, coldly
There's a story to tell, yeah I know you were
You made me into a man

[Chorus]

I take a look at (?), watchin' what I say
I'm lockin' up my plans, and auctions for my days
I got to be the man, I want to be the way
I ought to be is how, you want me to behave
So hey, I put my pants on, one leg at a time
In the back of my mind, you're watchin' me from behind
The moment I take a step, a step across the line
Nothing we're gonna talk, I'm just waitin' for the time

Dearly departed, know me
Seen me from the other side, so free
In the back of my mind, made me
Wanna be a better man

I wonder what you see in me, only
You're 23 to be, lonley
Livin' out your memory, makes me
Wanna be a better man

[Chorus]

Being there, in places I ain't never been
Places I ain't never been




But I'll be with you
I'll be with you, babe

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Dearly Departed by 2AM Club seem to be about a deceased loved one who still has an impact on the singer. The phrase "dearly departed" refers to a person who has passed away. The lyrics suggest that even after death, the deceased may still be watching over the singer and influencing his behavior. The singer speaks directly to the person, expressing his desire to be a better man because of their influence.


In the second verse, the lyrics become more introspective as the singer reflects on the impact the person had on their life. They wonder what they could have done differently and express regret for not fully appreciating them while they were alive. The chorus repeats the phrase "someday in my future, in places I ain't never been" which could mean that the person is still guiding the singer towards new experiences even in death. The final lines of the song suggest that the singer is comforted by the idea of being with the person again in the afterlife.


Overall, the lyrics of Dearly Departed explore themes of remembrance, regret, and the impact that loved ones can have even after they are gone. The song is a poignant tribute to those who continue to influence our lives long after they have passed away.


Line by Line Meaning

Dearly departed, know me
Acknowledging the person who has passed away and the connection he/she had with the singer


Seen me from the other side, so free
The deceased person has passed from this life and now has a liberated state of existence in the next realm


In the back of my mind, made me Wanna be a better man
The memory of the person who has passed inspires the singer to strive for betterment


I wonder what you see in me, only
The singer ponders what the deceased person thought of him/her


You're 23 to be, lonely
The person who passed was young and experienced loneliness in life


Livin' out your memory, makes me Wanna be a better man
The memory of the person who passed drives the singer to pursue self-improvement


Yeah, someday in my future In places I ain't never been Places I ain't never been Yeah, it'll take some gettin' used to
The singer anticipates new experiences he/she has yet to encounter and knows it will require adjustment


Dearly forever skies, show me How to live a better life, hold me A peasant in the storyline, makes me Wanna be a better man
The infinite skies remind the singer of the potential for growth and the inspiration of the person who has passed motivates the singer to be a better person


I wonder what I should've seen, boldly Livin' after you're released, coldly There's a story to tell, yeah I know you were You made me into a man
The singer regrets not realizing certain things sooner, acknowledges the stark contrast between life and death, and recognizes the role the person who has passed played in their life


I take a look at (?), watchin' what I say I'm lockin' up my plans, and auctions for my days I got to be the man, I want to be the way I ought to be is how, you want me to behave So hey, I put my pants on, one leg at a time In the back of my mind, you're watchin' me from behind The moment I take a step, a step across the line Nothing we're gonna talk, I'm just waitin' for the time
The singer is conscious of his/herself and behavior, striving to be the person the deceased person knew he/she could be


Being there, in places I ain't never been Places I ain't never been But I'll be with you I'll be with you, babe
The singer looks forward to experiencing new things but also wants to keep the memory of the person who passed with him/her




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID DALTON, MARC GRIFFIN, MATT REAGAN, MATTHEW WARSHAUER, TYLER CORDY

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dylan s

This band is so underrated its sad to see

pinkcherries65555

this is such an amazing song . love 2am club !! bought the whole album !!

Stephanie Spalding

2AM CLUB. i love you. and every time i hear one of your songs i feel the need to replay it over and over and over again.

Stephanie Spalding

this song makes me feel like everything will be alright. <3 2AM CLUB <3

Maisie J

I love this song!

Tori Anselmo

2AM Club Has The Kind Of Music You Can Play Over And Over And Over Again And Not Get Tired Of It..

salena cornelious

for same reason their music gives me a good/happy feeling....i have no idea way

michaeldaviid

thumbs up for bands like this, who sound even better live than on record!

Samantha Quinones

love the melody at 2:50

Malloy cimorelliboy

wow nobodys listen to this in a while... I still love it

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