Living Is Killing Me
Aubrie Sellers Lyrics
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It don't know the shape that I am in
I which it would never shine again
People always talking to me
Feels like they can see right through me
Some day this is going to do me
Living is killing me
Walking home the street is broken
Clouds of smoke leaving me choking
Oh saint people please save a place for me
Cause living is killing me
Living is killing me
Living is killing me
Living is killing me
Living killing me
Living killing me
Living killing me
Living killing me
Living killing me
Living killing me
Living killing me
Aubrie Sellers's song Living Is Killing Me is a poignant and introspective look at the toll that life can take on an individual. The opening lines, "I was up the sun is shining, It don't know the shape that I am in, I which it would never shine again" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is in a state of despair and depression, feeling like an outcast and struggling to cope with the harsh realities of life. She wishes for the sun to never shine again as it reminds her of the darkness that engulfs her.
The chorus of the song, "Living is killing me, Walking home the street is broken, Clouds of smoke leaving me choking, Oh saint people please save a place for me, Cause living is killing me, Living is killing me" succinctly conveys the message of the song. The singer is overwhelmed and finds it difficult to simply exist in the world. She feels like the streets are broken and the clouds of smoke allude to the difficulties she is facing. She pleads with saintly people to save a place for her, maybe in the afterlife, as she cannot bear to continue living.
The song's powerful lyrics are complemented by the melancholic melody and instrumentation, creating a somber and reflective atmosphere. Living Is Killing Me is a deep and emotional song that explores the darker side of life and the struggles that individuals often face.
Line by Line Meaning
I was up the sun is shining
I woke up, and even though the sun is shining, it does not matter because of how I feel.
It don't know the shape that I am in
The sun has no idea of my current state of mind or emotions.
I which it would never shine again
I wish the sun would never shine again because it only brings attention to my current state.
People always talking to me
People are constantly talking to me, which adds to my distress.
Feels like they can see right through me
I feel like people can see through me, my facade and my inner emotions.
Some day this is going to do me
One day this will inevitably become too much and become detrimental to my well-being.
Walking home the street is broken
The street that I am walking on is not in a great condition- just like my current state of mind.
Clouds of smoke leaving me choking
Figuratively, there seems to be a lot of bad things happening around me that are leaving me feeling suffocated and overwhelmed.
Oh saint people please save a place for me
I am reaching out to anyone who is willing to save me from this constant emotional turmoil.
Cause living is killing me
Everyday life is becoming too difficult to bear, and is slowly breaking me apart.
Living is killing me
A repetitive phrase to reiterate the main idea of the song - living is slowly deteriorating me.
Writer(s): Aubrie Sellers, Adam Wright
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