Death of Samantha
Boy George Lyrics
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Ya, I'm a cool chick, baby
Every day I thank God
That I'm such a cool chick, baby
When I'm on the phone, I thank God
My voice sounds smooth and clear without a trace of tear
When I'm at work, I thank God
But something inside me
Something inside me died that day
People say I'm cool
Ya, I'm a cool chick, baby
Every day I thank God
That I'm such a cool chick, baby
A friend lent me shades so I could
Hide my eyes that day
It was a snowy day, the shades have seen
A lot of things, I don't wanna know myself
Was like an accident, part of growing up
People tell me
But something inside me
Something inside me died that day
People say I'm cool
Ya, I'm a cool chick, baby
Every day I thank God
That I'm such a cool chick, baby
When I'm on the phone, I thank God
My voice sounds smooth and clear without a trace of tear
When I'm at work, I thank God
I still have that smile Ma used to say lit her day
What can you do?
Boy George's song "Death of Samantha" is a poignant reflection on the emotional fallout from traumatic experiences. The singer in the song is a woman who presents a facade of coolness and confidence. She exudes a sense of control in her tone and in the way she speaks about herself, thanking God every day that she is "such a cool chick." However, there is a deep sadness that she carries with her, and she reveals that something inside her died on a snowy day that seemed like an accident, but was actually a significant moment of growth for her. She covers up her pain with some borrowed shades and continues to go about her life, but the memory of what happened haunts her.
The lyrics convey the internal struggle of processing a traumatic event and trying to maintain a sense of normalcy. The singer's detachment from her emotions is indicative of a desire to protect herself from further pain. She focuses on the positive things in her life, thanking God for her clear voice and the smile that lights up her face, but ultimately, she cannot escape the darkness that lurks within her.
In conclusion, "Death of Samantha" is a powerful and introspective song that explores themes of trauma, emotional numbness, and the search for meaning in the face of tragedy.
Line by Line Meaning
People say I'm cool
People admire me and consider me to be a calm and collected individual
Ya, I'm a cool chick, baby
Yes, indeed, I am a confident woman
Every day I thank God
Every day, I express my gratitude to a higher being
That I'm such a cool chick, baby
I am grateful that I possess the composure and confidence that makes me cool
When I'm on the phone, I thank God
I express thanks for the gift of having a clear, easy-to-understand voice when I communicate on the phone
My voice sounds smooth and clear without a trace of tear
My speaking voice sends a message of being strong and composed, without a hint of any underlying emotional pain
When I'm at work, I thank God
I am thankful for the ability to perform well and still maintain a bright smile that can light up a room, just as my mother always had
I still have that smile Ma used to say lit her day
I possess the same kind of joyful, sincere smile that my mother always had and which brightened up her own days
But something inside me
Despite all the external signs of being cool and collected, deep inside my soul, I feel something is missing
Something inside me died that day
A part of my spirit died during a particularly traumatic experience that I had
A friend lent me shades so I could
To hide the profound sadness and emotional distress that I felt
Hide my eyes that day
I needed to avoid showing the pain that I was going through
It was a snowy day, the shades have seen
The day I refer to was symbolic of the difficult and tumultuous time that I have faced since then
A lot of things, I don't wanna know myself
The memories of that time can be too painful to revisit and remember
Was like an accident, part of growing up
Some people may say that what happened was a natural part of growing up, but I know that it was a traumatic experience that affected me deeply
People tell me
Others try to offer words of comfort or explanation for what happened
What can you do?
In the end, what happened cannot be undone, and I am left to deal with the aftermath and try to heal from the pain
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: YOKO ONO
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Lemonrie
Thanks George I've just developed some respect for Yoko as an artist. Your version is fantastic.
FarmYardFlavours
I cant stop singing this song. I LOVE the new album XXXX
margaret glynn
I miss you to
georginadrunk
@margaret glynn hi Mags i miss you on Facebook.Rodrigo from Brazil. <3
margaret glynn
George and John 💋💋
John Wihebrink
This song is so well done. Like the rest of the CD, it keeps the effects at the service of the song and not the other way around. I get smoked out and listen to this entire CD and it is fab for real.
Vaganey Emmanuel
Great new album and a brand new George with a new voice image and bloody hell he's metamorphosed into someone new cause he's lost all his extra weight...
Anyways, this album just emphasizes the quality and greatness of this artist who alike a chameleon can adapt to the high's and lows and make a major come back with a great album when least expected..
Drew Hoffman
I have to say, on a completely brilliant new album, this just might be the most brilliant of all-- simply beautiful, George's voice and Yoko Ono's lyrics are a perfect match.
iDonte Perfect
Thats her best album by far every son was perfect she dosnt get the credit she deserves
bckm54
just as an fyi, Yoko doesn't do covers of other people's songs as a rule.