Decay
Gnarwolves Lyrics


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Forgive me for screaming
Forgetting to breathe in
This is the first time and the only time
I implore you to pluck out my eyes

All good things must die
I'm dying but how does it feel to you? I'm dying but how does it feel to you?




Overall Meaning

In Gnarwolves' song "Decay," the lyrics touch upon themes of self-harm, despair, and the longing for an end to suffering. The first two lines of the song immediately set the tone with the singer asking for forgiveness for screaming and forgetting to breathe in. This can be interpreted as a desperate attempt to cope with the pain they are feeling, to the point where they are losing control of their actions. The next two lines are chilling, as the singer implores the listener to "pluck out my eyes." This phrase is often used metaphorically to mean to remove oneself from the situation, but in the context of the song, it could also refer to a literal desire for self-harm.


The chorus of "All good things must die" adds another layer to the song's meaning. It can be interpreted as a reference to the impermanence of life and the inevitability of death. However, the line "I'm dying but how does it feel to you?" implies that the singer is not necessarily looking for sympathy or understanding from others, but instead questioning whether they will even be missed or acknowledged when they are gone. Overall, "Decay" is a haunting and introspective song that speaks to the dark thoughts and struggles that many people may face.


Line by Line Meaning

Forgive me for screaming
I'm sorry for yelling


Forgetting to breathe in
I wasn't breathing properly


This is the first time and the only time
It's the first and last time I'll do this


I implore you to pluck out my eyes
Please take my sight away


All good things must die
Everything comes to an end


I'm dying but how does it feel to you?
I'm in pain, what do you feel?


I'm dying but how does it feel to you?
I'm in pain, what do you feel?




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