I Would Die For You
Garbage Lyrics


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I would die for you
I would die for you
I've been dying just to feel you by my side
To know that you're mine

I will cry for you
I will cry for you
I will wash away your pain with all my tears
And drown your fear

I will pray for you
I will pray for you
I will sell my soul for something pure and true
Someone like you

See your face every place that I walk in
Hear your voice every time that I'm talking
You will believe in me
And I will never be ignored

I will burn for you
Feel pain for you
I will twist the knife and bleed my aching heart
And tear it apart

I will lie for you
Beg and steal for you
I will crawl on hands and knees until you see
You're just like me

Violate all the love that I'm missing
Throw away all the pain that I'm living
You will believe in me
And I can never be ignored

I would die for you
I would kill for you
I will steal for you
I'd do time for you
I will wait for you
I'd make room for you
I'd sink ships for you
To be close to you
To be part of you
'Cause I believe in you




I believe in you
I would die for you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Garbage's song "I Would Die For You" reveal a deep sense of devotion and admiration towards another person. The singer expresses an intense desire to be with this person and to do anything for them, even if it means sacrificing their own well-being. The opening lines of "I would die for you" are repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the extent of this person's importance in the singer's life. The singer is "dying" to be with them, suggesting that they cannot live without them. The second verse goes on to describe how the singer would cry, pray, sell their soul, and burn for this person. They are willing to go to great lengths to show their love and provide comfort and support to this person.


As the song progresses, the singer delves into the depth of their obsession, stating that they are willing to violate all the love that they are missing and throw away all the pain they are living. They want this person to believe in them because they cannot bear to be ignored. The bridge reinforces the message that the singer will do anything for this person, even committing illegal acts or going to extreme lengths to be near them. The final lines of the song emphasize that the singer believes in this person and their love, and they are willing to die for them.


Overall, "I Would Die For You" is a powerful love song that embodies the idea of unconditional devotion and sacrifice.


Line by Line Meaning

I would die for you
I value you so much that I would be willing to give up my life to protect you.


I've been dying just to feel you by my side
I have a strong desire to be close to you, it feels like I am slowly wasting away without you.


To know that you're mine
It brings me comfort and security to have you as mine, a sense of ownership and belonging.


I will cry for you
I am showing my emotional vulnerability and willingness to be there for you, to offer support and comfort.


I will wash away your pain with all my tears
I am willing to take on your pain and suffering as my own, and do whatever it takes to make you feel better.


And drown your fear
My love and support will help you overcome any fears or worries you may have.


I will pray for you
I will put my faith and hope into a higher power, asking for strength and positivity for you.


I will sell my soul for something pure and true
I am willing to make great sacrifices and do anything to obtain a pure and genuine form of love or happiness, for you or for myself.


Someone like you
The type of person I would go to great lengths for is someone who is similar and compatible to myself.


See your face every place that I walk in
Your presence is always on my mind, no matter where I go or what I do.


Hear your voice every time that I'm talking
Your voice is ingrained in my memory, so much so that it feels like I hear it even when you are not around.


You will believe in me
I have a strong desire to earn your trust and respect, to prove myself worthy of your love and admiration.


And I will never be ignored
I want to make such a strong impression on you that you will never overlook me or forget about me.


I will burn for you
My passion and desire for you is so strong that it feels like a fiery flame inside me, motivating me to do whatever it takes to win your love.


Feel pain for you
I am willing to take on any pain or discomfort for you, to protect you and keep you safe.


I will twist the knife and bleed my aching heart
I am willing to put myself through emotional turmoil and anguish for the sake of being with you.


And tear it apart
My heart feels like it is being ripped apart from the intensity of my love and desire for you.


I will lie for you
I am willing to compromise my honesty and integrity to protect or impress you.


Beg and steal for you
I am willing to do anything to obtain your love and approval, even if it is illegal or morally wrong.


I will crawl on hands and knees until you see
I am willing to humble myself and admit my faults in order to earn your forgiveness or love.


You're just like me
I feel a strong connection to you because we share similar values, experiences, or personalities.


Violate all the love that I'm missing
My intense desire for love and affection has the potential to lead me to make questionable or destructive decisions.


Throw away all the pain that I'm living
I am willing to forget my own pain and troubles if it means I can make you happy and gain your love.


I would kill for you
My love and devotion is so strong that I am willing to take another person's life to protect or avenge you.


I will steal for you
I am willing to commit a crime and take something that doesn't belong to me to make you happy or impress you.


I'd do time for you
I am willing to take the punishment and consequences for any illegal or immoral actions I may have taken to protect you or win your love.


I will wait for you
I am willing to be patient and bide my time, waiting for the right moment to express my love and devotion to you.


I'd make room for you
I am willing to rearrange my life or make sacrifices to accommodate and prioritize your needs and wants.


I'd sink ships for you
I am willing to endanger myself and others to reach or save you, even if it means destroying everything else in my path.


To be close to you
My ultimate goal and desire is to be near you, to have a deep and meaningful connection that transcends all other priorities or desires.


To be part of you
I want to be so intimately connected to you that it feels like we are one entity, inseparable and unified.


'Cause I believe in you
I have faith and trust in your abilities, personality, or potential, and that fuels my desire to do whatever it takes to prove my own worthiness to be with you.




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Amo essa música

Charlotte Arender

this song is so deep, i love it

Pınar TAŞ

I first found it on HEX and it's been 2 years but i still love it

Tzortzina Kon.

i love this song <3

Morag Baxter

This is my favorite song.  Has been since I was 16 .

Reason1717

Oh yes, this song is in a word "awesome".

TJ Armstrong

This may the best song ever written.

Evan

I want to have a girl like this

nuncaleite

It's a remix to "#1 Crush", from the Romeo + Juliet (1996) soundtrack. NOT called "I Would Die For You".

James Chinn

I'd like to get the mp3 of this mix

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