Death Will Never Conquer
Coldplay Lyrics
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Let me know, boys, let me know
If you hear him coming, won't you let me flee?
Let me go, boys, let me go
One day Death is going to conquer me
I'll be down where the waters flow
I hope sweet Heaven has a place for me
If sweet Death should ever conquer me
Take me down to some place below
If you hear him coming, won't you set me free?
Let me go, boys, let me go
If you hear him coming, won't you say for me
That I just don't want to go
The song Death Will Never Conquer by Coldplay is a ballad about the inevitability of death and the singer's fear of it. The lyrics speak of the singer's desire to be informed if death should ever come for them. The repetitive use of "let me know, boys, let me know" gives the impression that the singer is somewhat comforted by the idea of not facing death alone, but rather with their friends beside them. The use of the word sweet to describe death is an interesting choice, as the word usually has positive connotations, implying that death might not necessarily be something to fear, but rather something to accept with grace.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes more resigned to the idea of death. They speak of the inevitability of death, and how they hope that heaven will be waiting for them. However, they still express their desire to postpone death for as long as possible, asking their friends to set them free if they hear death coming. The final line, "That I just don't want to go," emphasizes the singer's fear of death and their desire to cling to life.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on death and the human experience of mortality. It showcases Coldplay's skillful ability to convey complex emotions through simple, heartfelt lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
If sweet Death should ever conquer me
In the unfortunate event of death overcoming me
Let me know, boys, let me know
Notify me of its arrival
If you hear him coming, won't you let me flee?
If you hear Death approaching, please give me a chance to escape
Let me go, boys, let me go
Allow me to leave this world peacefully
One day Death is going to conquer me
Someday I will meet my end
I'll be down where the waters flow
I will rest in a peaceful place
I hope sweet Heaven has a place for me
I hope to be accepted into Heaven
Take me down to some place below
Lower me into my final resting place
If you hear him coming, won't you set me free?
If you hear Death approaching, please release me from this life
If you hear him coming, won't you say for me
If you hear Death approaching, please tell him that I am not ready
That I just don't want to go
I am not ready to leave this world yet
Contributed by Chloe P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@maxelraton
If sweet death should ever come for me
Let me know, boys, let me know
If you hear him coming, won't you let me flee
Let me go, boys, let me go
One day death is gonna conquer me
I'll be down where the water flows
I hope sweet heaven is the place for me
Let me know, boys, let me know
If sweet death should ever come for me
Take me down to some place below
If you hear him coming, won't you set me free
Let me go boys, let me go
If you hear him comin', won't you say for me
That I just don't want to go
@maxelraton
If sweet death should ever come for me
Let me know, boys, let me know
If you hear him coming, won't you let me flee
Let me go, boys, let me go
One day death is gonna conquer me
I'll be down where the water flows
I hope sweet heaven is the place for me
Let me know, boys, let me know
If sweet death should ever come for me
Take me down to some place below
If you hear him coming, won't you set me free
Let me go boys, let me go
If you hear him comin', won't you say for me
That I just don't want to go
@germanempire8064
yavalio if sweet death should ever CONQUER me
@baldymort10
This is the single happiest song I have ever heard. I can be in the worst mood and this song will put the biggest smile on my face. Only Coldplay can sing a song about death and make it this delightful.
@Smackerel90900099999
Wish coldplay would do more like this; not specifically this kind of music, just fun unusual stuff, you know?
@typicalcitrus7848
You'll like their new album, then.
@acsone3546
Everyday Life is for you then man
@Jinjukei
@@acsone3546 yes :)
@nickermations3503
@@acsone3546 indeed
@rijulgupta1597
The only thing i hate about this song is that it is very short. Really love this coldplay.
@ThomasJakobMusic
VIVA was an amazing era.