Until I Die
Enie Meenie Lyrics

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They wear a suit and quiet tie
The tiny desk and used PC
are the only proof of
their existence
I don't want to
keep them company
Oh, my meaningless nameplate
I can't stand it any more

It's time to go home
Many crows caw on
the telegraph pole
Until I die,
I'll walk through the night
I don't want to stay
I seek for tomorrow
The signpost is your warm smile
I'm sure you watch me from
far away
Do you wait for me
at the destination?
Even if you won't be there,
I would not care
Cause my own way's just right
What on earth do I hope for?
I know that I'm losing myself
The old man in the next seat
goes to the smoking room again
My whereabouts is not here
oh, I want to say goodbye
to the foolish and noisy office
He goes back
with the smell of cigarettes
Until I die,
I'll walk through the night
I don't want to stay
I seek for tomorrow
The signpost is your warm smile
I'm sure you watch me from
far away
Do you wait for me
at the destination?
Even if you won't be there,
I would not care
Cause my own way's just right

I'll walk through the night

I'm sure you watch me
from far away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Until I Die" by Enie Meenie describe the monotonous and unfulfilling routine of a person who works in an office, possibly in a corporate atmosphere. The first verse portrays the boring, impersonal environment of the office with "tiny desk and used PC," suggesting that work life lacks excitement and spontaneity. The following lyrics highlight the singer's desire to leave work as soon as possible, driven by the unbearable bureaucracy and soul-sucking nature of the job. The line "Many crows caw on the telegraph pole" could possibly signify the singer's loneliness and solidarity while walking through the night to get away from the office.

The chorus further emphasizes the singer's longing for hope, change, and a brighter future, reflected in the line "I seek for tomorrow." The warm smile of an unknown person serves as a signpost that guides their way, suggesting the person might be a beacon of hope amidst the darkness that is the job. The final verse depicts the singer's realization that they do not belong in the office and the desire to leave, indicating a battle between one's own dreams and the societal norms and expectations. The lyrics suggest that the singer is consumed with thoughts of escaping the routine of life and discovering their true selves.

Line by Line Meaning

They wear a suit and quiet tie
The people around me are all in suits and ties, trying to appear professional and blend in with their work environment.

The tiny desk and used PC
My workspace is small, basic and lacks the latest equipment.

are the only proof of their existence
Their work is the only substance that defines them as a person.

I don't want to keep them company
I don't want to get lost in the mundane routine of work that my colleagues follow.

Oh, my meaningless nameplate
My nameplate has no value, and my work seems unimportant.

It's time to go home
I can't keep doing this job, it's time for me to move on to something better.

Many crows caw on the telegraph pole
The crows are making more noise than anyone here, and work seems like a meaningless chorus that no one enjoys.

Until I die, I'll walk through the night
I'll keep going and find my own path, even if it means walking alone.

I don't want to stay
I don't want to belong here, and I'm ready to leave this place behind.

I seek for tomorrow
I'm looking for a new beginning, and I'm ready for change.

The signpost is your warm smile
I'm optimistic that there is someone out there waiting for me, and their support will guide me towards a better future.

I'm sure you watch me from far away
I'm aware there is someone out there following me, and I am grateful to have their support from afar.

Do you wait for me at the destination?
I'm hoping that the person supporting me will still be there waiting for me when I arrive at my destination.

Even if you won't be there, I would not care
Even if the person supporting me is not there, I'll still keep moving forward and feel their presence in my heart.

Cause my own way's just right
Even if everyone else is going a different direction, I'll keep going my own way and believe it's the right path for me.

What on earth do I hope for?
I'm not sure what exactly I'm looking for, but I know I want something more than this dull existence.

I know that I'm losing myself
I'm aware I'm getting lost in this meaningless job, and I need to find my purpose again.

The old man in the next seat goes to the smoking room again
The people around me are stuck in their routines, doing the same things day in and day out.

My whereabouts is not here
I don't belong in this place, and I'm ready to leave it behind.

oh, I want to say goodbye to the foolish and noisy office
I am ready to move on and leave this place behind, with its noise and chaos.

He goes back with the smell of cigarettes
My colleague is stuck in his routine, smoking and doing the same things every day.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ochii Katsuhito

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