Never Be Like You
Grave Maker Lyrics

The lyrics of Grave Maker’s song “Never Be Like You” speaks about someone who is consumed by their own negative thoughts and fears, resulting in them dedicating their life to depressing pursuits. The opening lines “Do you fear to be alone? Is that why you never leave home?” seems to be directed at the subject, questioning their reason for staying within their comfort zone and not experiencing all that life has to offer. The next lines, “Your life is slippin' away, And I'm sliding with it” suggest that the singer is aware of the subject's worsening state and that it is affecting their relationship, perhaps putting a strain on it.

The recurring line “You build, DEDICATE, Your life to the most depressing shit” could be a commentary on how the subject's negative thought patterns fuel their pessimism resulting in the pursuit of depressing activities. The last stanza seems to be a realization, possibly of the subject, about the extent of their situation, “Gone too far, no coming back. I hope this shit was worth it. I'd rather be alone forever Than to live my life like you.” It suggests that the person might be beyond help and that there is nothing they can do to rectify their situation. The concluding line, “Never be like you,” indicates that the singer doesn't want their own life to take the direction that the subject has taken.