The Day I Died
Alex Winston Lyrics
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Said it′s been such a while since I've seen your white tiles
In a smile position without an opposition
Well I guess I′m alive but I feel three thousand miles away
(I see you coming to me)
Away
(I see you coming to me)
I was asleep until the day I died
I was dug deep, six feet, eyes open wide
Slack jawed on the assembly line
That I built in my own mind
I was asleep until the day I died
(I see you coming to me)
I need an exorcism, this ain't no way of living
Slow and steady down the aisle but my heart is a child
With an inner demon pleading to be forgiven
Shake me out if I'm alive, cause I feel three thousand miles away
(I see you coming to me)
Away
(I see you coming to me)
I was asleep until the day I died
I was dug deep, six feet, eyes open wide
Slack jawed on the assembly line
That I built in my own mind
I was asleep until the day I died
(I see you coming to me) I was asleep until the day I died
I was dug deep, six feet, eyes open wide
Slack jawed on the assembly line
That I built in my own mind
I was asleep until the day I died
I see you coming to me
I see you coming... (But I heard every word)
I see you coming to me
I see you coming... (But I heard every word)
(Until the day I died)
(But I heard every word)
I see you coming...
I see you coming... (But I heard every word)
You coming for me
The lyrics in "The Day I Died" by Alex Winston depict a sense of desperation and a desire for spiritual healing. In the first verse, the singer expresses the need for an exorcism and longs to see the "white tiles" of a spiritual place. She feels disconnected from life and everyone around her, as if she's "three thousand miles away." In the chorus, she reveals that she was "asleep until the day [she] died" and built an "assembly line" in her own mind, indicating a sense of repetition and stifled creativity.
In the second verse, the desperation increases as she pleads for an exorcism again. She moves slowly through life, but her heart is restless like a child, and she recognizes her inner demon is begging to be forgiven. The repetition of feeling "three thousand miles away" and the need for exorcism highlights her desire for release and freedom. The outro line "You coming for me" creates a sense of hope and anticipation that someone or something will save her.
Overall, the theme of the song is a struggle for spiritual freedom and healing. The repeated longing for an exorcism and the description of the singer's "assembly line" mind convey a sense of being trapped and feeling numb. However, the acknowledgment of the inner demon and the hopeful outro suggest that change is possible, and the singer can come alive again.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me an exorcism, lord knows how bad I need one
I'm feeling haunted and I need to be freed from this feeling
Said it's been such a while since I've seen your white tiles
It's been a long time since I felt pure and innocent
In a smile position without an opposition
I'm trying to hide my pain and put on a brave face
Well I guess I'm alive but I feel three thousand miles away
I'm physically alive but emotionally disconnected from everything
I was asleep until the day I died
I wasn't truly living my life until I faced my own mortality
I was dug deep, six feet, eyes open wide
I was buried alive in my own fears and anxieties
Slack jawed on the assembly line
I was just going through the motions of life without any passion or purpose
That I built in my own mind
I constructed my own mental prison and trapped myself within it
I need an exorcism, this ain't no way of living
I need to be released from this negative mindset and find a new way to live
Slow and steady down the aisle but my heart is a child
I'm trying to keep up appearances, but inside I am vulnerable and scared
With an inner demon pleading to be forgiven
I have a negative voice inside my head that I'm trying to silence and forgive
Shake me out if I'm alive, cause I feel three thousand miles away
I need a wake-up call to jolt me out of my mental distance from the world
I see you coming to me
I sense that positive change is near
But I heard every word
I'm listening and ready for whatever comes next
You coming for me
I believe that something better and more meaningful is on the way to rescue me from my current state
Writer(s): Alex Winston, Alexandra Winston, Daniel Leonard Nigro, Dan Nigro
Contributed by Zachary S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Darth MadV
Really think Alex could make an amazing EDM album. Her artistry fits.
pinkbih
i thought this would have 900k already. this is the best song.
Rakkety Tam
Alex Winston, the only artist I know of were I love every damn one of her songs, I can't wait for her next album. kingcon was super good.
Ashley Marie
@Noadiah (Littlefish) Ryvkah Chaikin What 😂
Noadiah (Littlefish) Ryvkah Chaikin
Where, not were. Damn is the only word actually relevant in this deluded comment of yours, because castrated males in drag pretending to be sexualised women are damned. And so are the ones worshipping them
xfiles7016atx
well the ending was worthy of an M.night movie! lmao! I've seen her perform so many times down here in austin during sxsw...she's amazing! Full of life and talent! thank you for all your music keep'em coming!
Dr. Lyme
Love this video and its wanton ridiculousness almost as much as I love Alex's voice - She is simply magnificent // Rooting for these 2 star-crossed lovers // I feel validated now that the elusive Timothy Olyphant Doppelganger has finally been caught on film. People said I was crazy! // I would righteously pontificate on the Michael Bay-esque objectification of Victim #2, but I better not. I give the cinematography my full support.
Angie Potts
someone please sign Alex so we can hear more of her xx
Alaa Tarabzouni
This NEEDS more recognition 💔
Daniel K
Im in love with this retro horror vibe of this. <3