- Dead Friends is a garag… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists named Dead Friends:
- Dead Friends is a garage psych band from Edmonton, Alberta consisting of Jesse, Carter, Callum, and Ellen.
- Dead Friends was a punk/hardcore band from Gainesville, FL
Molly
Dead Friends Lyrics
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I found my shadow had passed
Was taller now six feet underground
Only flying high till they pull you down
I’ll be your queen with her morphine
Kept ya up all night with a wet dream
Only trying to make you sick
But you can’t teach an old dog another trick
Trying to remember who you are
No spark and no flame
Can’t cook the meat with no propane
Bought flowers just to mend your heart now
I’m looking back up at the start
I tried to believe her
Held myself to a deceiver
Never wanted to be your ghost
Well, Don’t care if you’re not supposed
And now you’ve gone so far
Trying to remember who you are
These lyrics from Dead Friends's song "Molly" delve into the themes of self-destruction, addiction, and the loss of identity. The first two lines depict the rapid descent into darkness and the realization that one's former self, represented by the shadow, has disappeared. Being "six feet underground" typically references death, suggesting a metaphorical death of the person's true self. The line "Only flying high till they pull you down" conveys the temporary euphoria experienced by the person before their vices or inner demons bring them crashing back down.
The next lines introduce the character of the singer, who offers herself as a destructive force in the form of the queen with her narcotic substance, morphine. The reference to a wet dream implies a seductive allure but emphasizes the negative consequences that follow. The singer acknowledges her intention to make the person sick, indicating a desire to bring harm or inflict pain. However, the line "But you can't teach an old dog another trick" suggests that the person is stubborn and resistant to change, unable to overcome their addictive tendencies.
The following lines express the person's struggle to find their true identity, losing their spark and flame of vitality in the process. The analogy of cooking meat without propane highlights the impossibility of achieving desired outcomes without the necessary fuel or resources. The act of buying flowers to mend the person's heart indicates an attempt at reconciliation or healing, but the singer reflects on this gesture with a sense of melancholy and nostalgia, looking back at the beginning of their relationship.
The last lines reveal the singer's disillusionment, having tried to believe in the person but ultimately finding themselves deceived. The mention of becoming a ghost implies a loss of personal agency or sense of self. The singer concludes that they no longer care about whether the person fulfills society's expectations or conforms to their supposed role. The repetition of the line "And now you've gone so far, trying to remember who you are" emphasizes the person's struggle to reclaim their identity amidst self-destruction and the destructive influence of others.
Line by Line Meaning
You can lose yourself, so fast
It is easy to lose sight of your true identity and get lost in life's challenges.
I found my shadow had passed
I realized that my darker side had taken over and influenced my actions.
Was taller now six feet underground
I thought I had grown stronger, but in reality, I was heading towards my own demise.
Only flying high till they pull you down
You can feel a sense of exhilaration and success, but eventually, others will bring you down.
I’ll be your queen with her morphine
I will be the one who provides temporary relief or escape from your pain.
Kept ya up all night with a wet dream
I occupied your thoughts and desires, causing sleepless nights filled with longing.
Only trying to make you sick
My intentions were to harm you emotionally, to make you feel unwell.
But you can’t teach an old dog another trick
It is difficult to change someone's habits or behavior, especially if they are set in their ways.
And now you’ve gone so far
You have moved forward in life, but it feels like you have lost a part of yourself along the way.
Trying to remember who you are
Struggling to recollect your true essence and rediscover your identity.
No spark and no flame
There is no passion or excitement left in your life.
Can’t cook the meat with no propane
You can't create something substantial or meaningful without the necessary resources and energy.
Bought flowers just to mend your heart now
I tried to fix your broken heart by offering gestures of love and care.
I’m looking back up at the start
Reflecting on the past and realizing how things have changed from the beginning.
I tried to believe her
I made an effort to trust someone, despite my doubts and suspicions.
Held myself to a deceiver
I allowed myself to be deceived and manipulated by someone.
Never wanted to be your ghost
I never wanted to be an empty shell or a haunting memory for you.
Well, Don’t care if you’re not supposed
I no longer concern myself with societal expectations or judgments regarding our relationship.
And now you’ve gone so far
You have progressed extensively in your journey, but it feels like you have distanced yourself from who you truly are.
Trying to remember who you are
Struggling to recall and reconnect with your genuine self.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Ellen Reade, Jesse Ladd
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