SUICIDE
Alonzo Holt featuring James Arthur Lyrics
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Here we go
It ain't the gun
It's the man behind the trigger
Gets blood on his fingers
And runs
It ain't the lie
But if there is one thing that I'm guilty of
It's loving and giving when you take too much
If somebody asked how we died
Please look them straight in the eye
Call it suicide
Don't fabricate
Just tell them babe
It was suicide
Don't sugarcoat it
Just let them know
It ain't the knife
It's the way that you use it
How you abuse it in fights
It ain't about the life
You feel you were given
As long as you're living it right
If there is one thing that I'm guilty of
It's loving and giving when you take too much
If somebody asked how we died
Oh, you look them straight in the eye
Call it suicide
Don't fabricate
Just tell them babe
It was suicide
Don't sugarcoat it
Just let them know
You've been killing me softly
And finally the pain is too much
And I'm all out of whisky
To soak up the damage you've done
If there's anything I'm guilty of
It's loving you too much
If anybody asks how we died
Call it suicide
Don't fabricate
Just tell them babe
It was suicide
Don't sugarcoat it
Just let them know
Call it suicide
Don't fabricate
Just tell them babe
It was suicide
Don't sugarcoat it
Just let them know
Oh baby
Just let them know
Just
interpretting the lyrics of Alonzo Holt featuring James Arthur's song Suicide, it seems to be a meditation on the complexities of suicide and its social stigma. The song starts by presenting examples of external factors that could potentially lead someone to take their own life, such as guns or lies. However, it quickly moves to the realization that suicide is not necessarily caused by these external factors, but rather by the person's internal struggle. The chorus repeats the phrase "Call it suicide" several times, urging the listener not to avoid or sugarcoat what happened, and to confront it directly.
The second verse seems to be directed towards a toxic relationship or a lover who is causing emotional pain. The singer confesses that they have given too much to their partner and taken too little, and that the pain has become unbearable. They're out of whisky to numb the pain, and they seem to be contemplating suicide as a way out. However, the song has an ambiguous ending, as it is unclear whether the singer actually committed suicide or not. The final line "just let them know" is repeated several times, suggesting that it's important to communicate and not hide from the reality of suicide.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two, ready
Getting ready to start the song.
Here we go
Starting the song.
It ain't the gun
The gun is not the cause of the problem.
It's the man behind the trigger
The problem is the person using the gun.
Gets blood on his fingers
Commits an act of violence.
And runs
Escapes the consequences of their actions.
It ain't the lie
The lie is not the problem.
It's the way that the truth is denied
The problem is the denial of the truth.
But if there is one thing that I'm guilty of
Admitting to a personal fault or mistake.
It's loving and giving when you take too much
Being too generous or accommodating to someone who takes advantage.
If somebody asked how we died
Imagining a hypothetical scenario of how one could die.
Please look them straight in the eye
Being honest and upfront about what happened.
Call it suicide
Using this term to describe a type of death.
Don't fabricate
Being truthful about what happened.
Just tell them babe
Addressing the person being spoken to.
It was suicide
Reiterating the cause of death.
Don't sugarcoat it
Avoiding softening or downplaying the truth.
Just let them know
Making sure the information is communicated accurately.
It ain't the knife
The knife is not the cause of the problem.
It's the way that you use it
The problem is the way the knife is used.
How you abuse it in fights
Using a weapon to cause harm or violence.
It ain't about the life
One's quality of life is not the problem.
You feel you were given
Referring to a sense of entitlement or expectations.
As long as you're living it right
Emphasizing the importance of living well.
You've been killing me softly
Describing emotional pain and suffering.
And finally the pain is too much
Reaching a breaking point or limit of emotional and mental pain.
And I'm all out of whisky
Drinking alcohol to cope with emotional pain, but it's not helping.
To soak up the damage you've done
Describing the cause of emotional pain and suffering.
If there's anything I'm guilty of
Acknowledging a personal fault or mistake.
It's loving you too much
Being too deeply involved or invested in a relationship.
Oh, you look them straight in the eye
Reiterating the importance of being honest about what happened.
Call it suicide
Using this term to describe a type of death.
Don't fabricate
Being truthful about what happened.
Just tell them babe
Addressing the person being spoken to.
It was suicide
Reiterating the cause of death.
Don't sugarcoat it
Avoiding softening or downplaying the truth.
Just let them know
Making sure the information is communicated accurately.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, BMG Rights Management, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NATHAN WALKER, BRANDON BELL, RONALD M FEREBEE, ALJA JACKSON, DESMOND PETERSON, TONY SCALES, ROBERT RIHMEEK WILLIAMS, QAADIR ATKINSON, JOHN JACKSON
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@DEADisBEAUTIFUL
I work in a funeral home. Among many other things, I regularly do haircuts & styles, makeup & nails, and even dress those who have passed away. I speak to them while I am there with them, I make sure that their clothing is as close to perfect as it can be by brushing out wrinkles or straightening collars and such, I make sure that I treat them with just as much respect and dignity as I would anyone else. Their family members and friends should never have to question or worry that their loved ones are being mistreated in any way. For me…this is the last time they will be getting their hair done, the last time they’ll be dressing in a suit and tie, this is the last time their families will get to see them and it needs to be treated with respect and reverence. There is no room for jokes at the expense of the deceased, there is no reason for degrading comments at their expense, and there is no reason for anyone who does act that way to still be employed in any funeral home. No family should ever have to find themselves in a situation such as this.
@JennyJeong425
Thank you for what you do. It brings me comfort to know that there are people like you who are so gentle and careful with the departed. You are a credit to your profession.
@trishannbell5508
We have to keep perspective, these are NOT their family member any longer, these are just dead bodies, they don't feel, hear, see, their soul has left and moved on. I'm not saying they need to abuse the corpse, but its not alive in any sense.
@Kerrviii
This is one of the most beautiful things I’ve read on YouTube.
@Kerrviii
@@trishannbell5508 if they are a respectable and decent person they realize they would want their family to see them in their best light.
I remember I could tell my aunt did my moms lip liner when she was in a casket when I was nine years old. It didn’t upset me, but I knew it was her touch.
It all matters. ❤️
@pennywojtkowski3812
Thank you.
@magicpotionoflove
So many people aren’t kind to the living, why would we expect them to be kind to the dead?
@Ericjionni
expect*
but, yes
@magicpotionoflove
@@Ericjionni Corrected! Thanks!
@ccalcote9125
True statement!