If I Ever Leave This World Alive
Flogging Molly Lyrics
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I'll thank for all the things you did in my life
If I ever leave this world alive
I'll come back down and sit beside your
Feet tonight
Wherever I am you'll always be
More than just a memory
If I ever leave this world a-alive
If I ever leave this world alive
I'll take on all the sadness
That I left behind me
If I ever leave this world alive
The madness that you feel will soon subside
So in a word don't shed a tear
I'll be here when it all gets weird
If I ever leave this world a-alive
So when in doubt just call my name
Just before you go insane
If I ever leave this world
Hey I may never leave this world
But if I ever leave this world alive
She says I'm okay, I'm alright
Though you have gone from my life
You said that it would
Now everything should be all right
She says I'm okay, I'm alright
Though you have gone from my life
You said that it would
Now everything should be all right
Yeah should be alright
"IF I EVER LEAVE THIS WORLD ALIVE" is a song by Flogging Molly that deals with death and the afterlife. The lyrics are poignant and powerful, yet hopeful and comforting. The singer is contemplating their own mortality and the impact they have had on the lives of their loved ones. They express gratitude for the love and support they have received and promise to always be present in spirit, even after death.
The first verse of the song is directed toward the loved ones the singer will leave behind after they pass away. They express their gratitude for everything these people have done for them throughout their life. They promise that, even after their death, they will still be with them in some form. The second verse is a message of hope to the people dealing with the aftermath of the singer's passing. They promise that the sadness and madness they feel will eventually subside, and they will always be there in spirit.
The chorus repeats the sentiment of the first verse, with the singer promising to always be with their loved ones in some way even after they pass away. The final verse is a message from the singer's loved one to them as they are coming to terms with their death. The singer assures them that everything will be alright, and they will always be loved and remembered.
Line by Line Meaning
If I ever leave this world alive
In the event of my death, I want to thank you for everything you have done for me.
I'll thank for all the things you did in my life
I acknowledge and appreciate all the contributions you made to my life.
I'll come back down and sit beside your feet tonight
If possible, I want to be a presence in your life even after death.
Wherever I am you'll always be
No matter where I am, you will always have a place in my heart and my thoughts.
More than just a memory
You mean more to me than just a distant memory.
I'll take on all the sadness that I left behind me
If I caused you any sadness before my death, I want to bear that burden and take responsibility for it.
The madness that you feel will soon subside
Your grief and turmoil will eventually calm down and ease.
So in a word don't shed a tear
Please do not cry over my death, I want you to be strong.
I'll be here when it all gets weird
Though I may be gone physically, I will always be there for you when things get difficult.
So when in doubt just call my name
If you ever need someone to talk to or feel lost, reach out to me.
Just before you go insane
If you feel overwhelmed and on the edge, know that I am here for you.
Hey I may never leave this world
There is a possibility that I may always be a part of your life in some way.
She says I'm okay, I'm alright
The person being addressed in the song is trying to reassure others that they are doing fine after the singer's death.
Though you have gone from my life
Even though the singer is no longer alive, they have not completely left the life of the person being addressed in the song.
You said that it would
The singer assumes that the person who they are addressing has accepted and come to terms with their death.
Now everything should be all right
The singer believes that the person being addressed should be able to move on and be okay now that they have accepted their death.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRIDGET A REGAN, DAVID R KING, DENNIS CASEY, GEORGE E SCHWINDT, MATTHEW A HENSLEY, NATHEN MAXWELL, ROBERT A SCHMIDT
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@josef9001
Definitely one of the best songs ever written by anyone!!! I love you flogging molly. Thankyou.
@romanapasaric1786
Thank you guys..u save my life. Lost my son and love of my life..listening that song evry night ..
@calobkelly
Be strong
@mmastroleo
Sorry momma.
@fabricioJiuJitsu
No words... 🙏
@Jonathan-bx4ed
Glad to hear bro, You matter.
@tiflong2008
The love of my life took his own life and left me a note with the words to this song written at the end. He promised he would come back down to sit beside my feet tonight. He will always be more than just a memory.
@ChristianRaymondFilms
Wow I’m sorry to read that, I hope you are finding some healing over the last 2 years
@Uglymittens
This song found me right after my dad passed away last year. He listened to Flogging Molly but I never heard this song before. I was looking up songs that reminded myself of him, and this one kept popping up towards the top results of all the songs I searched. I took it as my dad trying to get me to listen to this song to help me thru it. I can’t help but cry when I listen to this song. I miss him so much.
@sarahedwards7497
This song is my song for my little Irish rescue Beagle Miss Mary O'Reilly....brings me to tears knowing how much she loves me through a song