All this hubbub caught the attention of Lado, one of Germany’s most successful indie labels (The Gossip, Metric, Tocotronic), and Eagle Seagull's debut was released in Europe in October of 2006 to universal critical acclaim. They even earned themselves a spot on the Austrian Indie Charts at 2 - right behind The Killers - and a place in both Rolling Stone (Germany) and Spex magazine's Best of 2006 lists.
All this turmoil - it has to be said – was caused by a band that doesn’t even fit into any existing genres. They have created a world of sound all their own. And their songs are so chart-hostile that they rarely stay under the 5-minute mark, preferring to reveal their secrets bit by bit.
Their second full length album, "The Year of the How-To Book", recorded with producer Ryan Hadlock (The Gossip, Blonde Redhead, Stephen Malkmus etc.), was released in March 2010.
Formed in Lincoln, NE in 2004. Disbanded in 2010.
You're the Reason Why I'm Afraid to Die
Eagle Seagull Lyrics
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Will make a game out of that which makes a game of us
The game goes dust into dust into dust into dust into dust
And all we've known, and all of the rest
Must someday creep silently to death
And never say goodbye
You're The Reason Why I'm Afraid To Die
You're the reason why
You're The Reason Why I'm Afraid To Die
Ooo-ooooo-oooooo-oh
You're the reason why
You're The Reason Why I'm Afraid To Die
Ooo-ooooo-oooooo-oh
I'm afraid to die, I - oh, oh
And you're the reason why
When I die
You set flowers in my wounds, grow a garden in my side
Let's make this smile, we're laughing all the while until the end
And all we've known, and all of the rest
Must someday creep silently to death
And never say goodbye
You're The Reason Why I'm Afraid To Die
Ooo-ooooo-oooooo-oh
You're the reason why
You're The Reason Why I'm Afraid To Die
Ooo-ooooo-oooooo-oh
You're the reason why
You're The Reason Why I'm Afraid To Die
Ooo-ooooo-oooooo-oh
I'm afraid to die, I - oh, oh, oh, oh,
And you're the reason why
You're The Reason Why I'm Afraid To Die,
Oh oh oh oh, and you're the reason why.
And You're The Reason Why I'm Afraid To Die,
Oooh oh oh oh, I'm afraid to die, oh oh oh oh,
And you're the reason why.
You're The Reason Why I'm Afraid To Die
Ooo-ooooo-oooooo-oh
And you're the reason why.
The lyrics of "You're the Reason Why I'm Afraid to Die" by Eagle Seagull explore the idea of the impermanence of life and the inevitability of death. The song suggests that the things we know and hold dear will one day fade away into dust, but it is the fear of death that gives weight to our existence. The line "One of us will make a game out of that which makes a game of us" suggests that we try to find meaning and purpose in life by creating games and distractions in the face of the larger, more profound game of life and death.
The chorus of the song repeatedly declares that the person addressed in the song is the reason why the singer is afraid to die, implying that their love or relationship is what gives their life meaning and makes them want to hold onto it. The verse "When I die, you set flowers in my wounds, grow a garden in my side" suggests that even in death, the person addressed in the song will continue to impact the singer's life, and that their memory will live on.
Interestingly, despite the overall dark and melancholic themes of the song, the chorus has a somewhat upbeat and catchy melody. This contrast between the bright musical tone and the dark lyrics emphasizes the idea that even in the face of despair and sadness, life is still worth living for the connections we make with others.
Line by Line Meaning
One of us
Either me or you
Will make a game out of that which makes a game of us
We will turn the game life plays on us into a game we play with each other
The game goes dust into dust into dust into dust into dust
The game we play will end the same way we do, in dust
And all we've known, and all of the rest
Everything we've ever experienced or will do
Must someday creep silently to death
Will inevitably come to an end with our deaths
And never say goodbye
Will leave without a proper farewell
You're The Reason Why I'm Afraid To Die
You are the cause of my fear of death
Ooo-ooooo-oooooo-oh
When I die
At the time of my death
You set flowers in my wounds, grow a garden in my side
You fill the emptiness with memories
Let's make this smile, we're laughing all the while until the end
Let's keep the good times going until it's over
And you're the reason why.
You are the reason for my happiness until the end
Contributed by Michael S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.