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I was hot
At that moment, I was the subject of interest or fervor

I went to parties a lot
I frequently attended social gatherings for leisure and enjoyment

Y'know?
Do you understand what I am saying?

I was driving Lamborghinis
I had the luxury of owning or controlling a high-performance car model, Lamborghini

Sipping super-dry martinis
I was consuming an iconic cocktail, martini, that is usually made up of gin, vermouth, and an olive in a fancy, sophisticated manner

In the tiniest bikinis on a yacht
I was on a big boat sailing in oceans, wearing very few clothes to hype up the experience

But I was depressed
Despite having materialistic pleasures, I was feeling extremely sad and dejected

Also completely obsessed
In addition to being depressed, I was fixated on something or someone to the point of it being unhealthy

An unhappy beauty queen
I was looked upon as a personification of grace and glamour but internally, I was dealing with immense sadness and misfortunes

Who dreamed to be Miss Argentina
My ultimate aspiration and desire was to win the title of Miss Argentina, beauty pageant

I had such low self-esteem
I had an inferior or insufficient opinion about myself and my abilities

I was a mess
I had a disordered or confused emotional state

So I gave it all up for the Netherworld
I abandoned my previous self and embraced a new world full of dead spirits, Netherworld

I've been here forever, girl
I have lived for an endless amount of time in this world

If I was more clever, girl
If I was more intelligent or skillful, I would have approached my problems differently

I would've stuck it out
I would have persisted or endured through my challenging times

Knowing what life's about
With greater understanding and experience, I would have known the true purpose and essence of life

Pain and joy and suffering
The important aspects of life are the feelings and emotions that we all go through, including pain, joy, and suffering

Failing but recovering
It's okay to sometimes fail but we need to get back on our feet and try again

I'll tell you another thing
Here's another valuable lesson I have learned

Everyone here is alone
In this world of dead spirits, everyone is isolated and has nobody to rely on

So if you are breathing
If you are still alive and have the chance to make choices and live your life, don't take it for granted

Go home
Appreciate your life and go back to your own world with renewed vigor and perspective

If I knew then
If only I had this knowledge or experience in the past

What I know now
If I had the same understanding and knowledge I have now, things would have been different

I would have looked within and let love in somehow
Instead of seeking validation from external factors, I would have focused on self-reflection and allowed love and happiness to enter my life

If I only knew
I regret not knowing or realizing something earlier

The truth back then
The reality or fact that evaded me earlier

I wouldn't have had my little "accident"
I would have avoided making a mistake or committing an act that led to negative consequences

Don't be blind
Don't be ignorant or oblivious to your surroundings and situation

You left your whole life behind
You abandoned or neglected your entire existence and failed to live it to the fullest

See a shrink
Consult with a mental health professional like a psychotherapist to deal with your emotional and mental issues

Call a priest
Contact a religious figure or clergyman to assist you in spiritual matters

Ask the recently deceased
Communicate with someone who has recently passed away through mediums like a seance or a psychic

Death is final and you cannot press rewind
Death is an irreversible event where one cannot go back or undo anything, so live the present to the fullest and make the most of it

Don't jump when the light is red
Avoid taking unnecessary risks or making impulsive decisions

Toasters should be used for bread
Things should be used for their intended purpose and not misused or abused

Never smoke cigars in bed
Avoid doing something potentially harmful, like smoking, while in a bed

Nietzsche was right, y'know, to live is to suffer, bro
The famous philosopher Nietzsche was right in stating that the very essence of life is to withstand and endure pain and suffering

Don't cheat on the one you wed
Don't betray or violate the trust in your relationship by engaging in an affair

Never whip a thoroughbred
Do not act violently with someone or something that deserves respect and admiration

Angry pygmys shrunk his head
Something unpleasant or unfortunate (like angry pygmies) occurred that shrank the head (like emotions)

Why did it take death to see
Reflecting back, I wonder why it took something as irreparable as death to understand and appreciate the value of life

Happiness was up to me?
Realizing that I had the key to my own happiness all along

I exploded
I had a sudden and outburst-like reaction

I would've crossed every line
I would have taken risks and gone beyond my usual limitations or boundaries

And drank all the wine
I would have celebrated and enjoyed life to the fullest by quenching my thirst for pleasure and adventure

Before my final bow
Before my ultimate or final exit from the stage of life

The things that now I know
These are the lessons and knowledge that I have today

I would ride the highs and cherish the lows
I would appreciate both the good times and the bad times, and draw out the best from both

Going, it's a quick trick 'round the rodeo
Life moves very fast and before you know it, it's already over

So before they lower the curtain, be certain to enjoy the show
Before life ends, make sure to relish and appreciate every moment and experience

Life is short but death is long
Life is fleeting, but death is forever

Here, one minute then it's gone
Life is ephemeral and can end in an instant

If I only knew what I know now
Regretting the fact that I did not possess the knowledge and wisdom that I have acquired today