my friend
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You never know what you have done to me...
But every night....lights go out and you feel alright...
You take what you will taken...you do what you will do...
Can you tell me...WHY....
Did you kill yourself....
Can you tell me why....
We are young and your hope is lost....we are young and we still be
friends...so can you tell is this the end my friend?
Hello my friend....
Can you tell me why...did you kill yourself....
Can you tell me why....
what you are doing with your life....
what your doing with yourself
My friend is dead....and i love my friend...
But every night lights go out and you feel alright...
Can you tell me why....
Did you kill yourself.....
The lyrics of "My Friend" by End of Green explore the aftermath of a friend's suicide. The first few lines of the song suggest that the friend who committed suicide may have been in a dark place, with the singer lamenting that "you have to be on your last day." The second line implies that the singer may have felt hurt or betrayed by the suicide, as they ask their friend, "You never know what you have done to me." Despite this pain, the song later suggests that the friend who committed suicide may have felt some relief from their troubles, as "lights go out and you feel alright." The chorus of the song is full of questions, with the singer pleading for answers from their friend ("Can you tell me why...did you kill yourself?"). The final lines of the song reveal that the friend has indeed died, and that the singer is struggling to come to terms with this loss.
Overall, "My Friend" is a poignant and emotional exploration of the aftermath of suicide. The song grapples with themes of pain, loss, and the search for answers in the wake of tragedy. The lyrics are deeply personal and raw, and they will likely resonate with anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide.
Line by Line Meaning
You have to be on your last day...
You must be going through a difficult time or experiencing a great amount of pain.
You never know what you have done to me...
You may not be aware of the impact your actions or behavior have had on me.
But every night....lights go out and you feel alright...
Despite the hardships you face during the day, you find solace in the peace and darkness of the night.
You take what you will taken...you do what you will do...
You live your life on your terms, making your own choices and accepting the consequences.
Can you tell me...WHY....
I am seeking an explanation or understanding for something that has happened.
Did you kill yourself....
I am questioning if suicide was the cause of your death.
We are young and your hope is lost....we are young and we still be
friends...so can you tell is this the end my friend?
We are both still young, yet you have lost your sense of hope. I am wondering if this is the end of our friendship.
Hello my friend....
A greeting being offered to a friend.
what you are doing with your life....
what your doing with yourself
I am inquiring about your current status in life and how you are managing.
My friend is dead....and i love my friend...
You, my friend, are no longer with us and I cherish our relationship.
Can you tell me why....
Did you kill yourself.....
I am questioning if suicide was the cause of your death and seeking an explanation for it.
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