Death Of Me
City and Colour Lyrics


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Do I have nothing good left to say?
Do I need whiskey to start fueling my complaints?
People love to drink their troubles away
Sometimes I feel that I'd be better off that way

'Cause maybe then I could sleep at night
I wouldn't lie awake until the morning light
This is something that I'll never control
My nerves will be the death of me, I know
I know
I know

So here's to living life miserable
And here's to all the lonely stories that I've told
Maybe drinking wine will validate my sorrow
Every man needs a muse and mine could be the bottle

'Cause maybe then I could sleep at night
I wouldn't lie awake until the morning light
This is something that I'll never control
My nerves will be the death of me, I know

Finally, I could hope for a better day
No longer holding on to all the things that cloud my mind
Maybe then the weight of the world wouldn't seem so heavy
But then again I'll probably always feel this way

At least I know I'll never sleep at night. (Sleep at night)
I'll always lie awake until the morning light. (Til the morning light)
This is something that I'll never control
My nerves will be the death of me
My nerves will be the death of me





My nerves will be the death of me, I know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of this song discuss the singer's struggles with anxiety and his desire to find solace in alcohol. He questions whether he has anything positive left to say and wonders if he needs whiskey to fuel his complaints about life. He observes that people often drink to forget their troubles and wonders if he would be better off doing the same. He believes that if he were a drinker, he might be able to sleep better, no longer plagued by anxiety and thoughts that keep him awake until the morning.


The chorus of the song expresses a sense of resignation and hopelessness. The singer acknowledges that his anxiety is a part of him that he cannot control, and it will ultimately lead to his death. He then raises a toast to a life of misery and the lonely stories he tells, indicating that he has accepted his fate and will continue his self-destructive behavior in the hope of finding a respite from his anxiety.


The final verse of the song reveals the singer's desire for a better life, one in which he is free from the weight of his anxiety. However, he acknowledges that this may be an unattainable goal, and he will likely always feel this way. The song ultimately portrays the singer's struggle with his mental health and how it impacts his life.


Line by Line Meaning

Do I have nothing good left to say?
I feel like I've lost my creativity and don't have anything positive to contribute.


Do I need whiskey to start fueling my complaints?
I wonder if I need alcohol to express my negative feelings.


People love to drink their troubles away
It seems common for people to use alcohol to cope with their problems.


Sometimes I feel that I'd be better off that way
I sometimes consider using alcohol as a way to deal with my own struggles.


'Cause maybe then I could sleep at night
Perhaps with alcohol, I may be able to finally get some rest.


I wouldn't lie awake until the morning light
I could avoid staying up all night worrying about my problems.


This is something that I'll never control
I have come to terms with the fact that I cannot completely control my emotions.


My nerves will be the death of me, I know
My anxiety may eventually have serious consequences for my mental and physical health.


So here's to living life miserable
I acknowledge my unhappiness and have resigned myself to it.


And here's to all the lonely stories that I've told
I reflect on my lonely past experiences and how they contribute to my current state of mind.


Maybe drinking wine will validate my sorrow
I sometimes wonder if drinking will make my sadness feel more significant.


Every man needs a muse and mine could be the bottle
I see drinking as a source of inspiration and comfort in my life.


Finally, I could hope for a better day
Despite my current struggles, I hold onto the hope that things may improve in the future.


No longer holding on to all the things that cloud my mind
I try to let go of the negative thoughts and worries that weigh down my mental state.


Maybe then the weight of the world wouldn't seem so heavy
I believe that with a clearer mind, my problems may feel more manageable.


But then again I'll probably always feel this way
I'm not entirely confident that I'll ever completely overcome my struggles.


At least I know I'll never sleep at night. (Sleep at night)
One thing I can be sure of is that my insomnia is a persistent issue in my life.


I'll always lie awake until the morning light. (Til the morning light)
It's become a habit for me to stay awake worrying about my problems until the sun comes up.


My nerves will be the death of me
I feel that my anxiety may eventually have serious consequences for my mental and physical health.


My nerves will be the death of me
I have repeated this line to emphasize the gravity of my situation and my fears for the future.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dallas Green

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Erin Revet

This love, this love
This love, this love
This love, this

This love looks like a loaded gun
A noose around my neck or a sweet poison
If it gets in the wrong hands, then we're fucked
'Cause heaven knows what you do to me
You could chain me up or set me free
And you could suffocate or let me breathe, yeah
Baby, you could be the death of me

Maybe I'm crazy, I know you're danger
Baby, you could be, you could be
I'm falling, fading, and seeing angels
Baby, you could be the death of me
Maybe I'm crazy, I know you're danger
Baby, you could be the death of me
I'm falling, fading, and seeing angels
Baby, you could be the death of me

One man's hell is another's God
It's all about perspective, a parallax
You're a cold-blooded killer only after dark
But I don't mind, woo
'Cause I'm a sucker, I'll do 'bout anything
Just to get those hands on me, yeah
Keep me hanging on so desperately
Baby, you could be the death of me

Maybe I'm crazy, I know you're danger
Baby, you could be, you could be
I'm falling, fading, and seeing angels
Baby, you could be the death of me
Maybe I'm crazy, I know you're danger
Baby, you could be the death of me
I'm falling, fading, and seeing angels
Baby, you could be the death of me

'Cause heaven knows what you do to me, yeah
Let you chain me up or set me free
You could suffocate or let me breathe
You could be the death of me, woo
'Cause heaven knows what you do to me, yeah
Let you chain me up or set me free (woo)
You could suffocate or let me breathe
You could be the death of me

Maybe I'm crazy, I know you're danger
Baby, you could be the death of me
I'm falling, fading, and seeing angels
Baby, you could be the death of me
Maybe I'm crazy, I know you're danger
Baby, you could be the death of me
I'm falling, fading, and seeing angels
Baby, you could be the death of me



All comments from YouTube:

Solz

I cannot stop drinking alcohol. No matter what I try, where I go, how long I last at a time. I always go back. This song makes me comfortable. I can't stop myself. I see my life from behind my eyes and the bottle. Thank city and colour for this. I can cry on an invisible shoulder

matt west

The most underrated artist of our time!

Mark Suski

I think it's impossible for this guy to make a bad song.

Tarsha Lamarre

My best friend told me that she loved this song, she told me that his voice was the kind of voice that you want to put in your pocket so that any time you get sad you can take it out and listen, and it would make you feel better. She was right! A sad song that is uplifting...that is irony. :-)

Dylan Lambert

One of very few musicians CD's I have actually bought. This man deserves more credit then he gets. His music is beyond any other artist out there.

pvtrichter88

such a great song it certainly resonates deeply within me to think about some of the great music that comes out of CANADA having done music shuttling back and forth between THE Uk and Canada! hope to post some of my own music soon keep listening CheERS!

Courtney Ballard

I just got out of the military and alcoholism is something that i struggle with daily, this song speaks to me in more ways than i could ever explain. Brings tears to my eyes, but hope to my heart at the same time in a strange way..knowing i'm not alone in these struggles

AcheroniD

I got out about a year ago and struggled with it also. Things are getting better now that I sought help, so I hope the same happens to you. Best wishes

Courtney Ballard

AcheroniD thanks, good to know there is hope out there.

Ney Rose

Courtney Ballard thank you for your service, and stay strong <3

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