"As I crane my neck to an emptiness (better than knowing nothing at all)
I feel in my chest (I know I know myself)
Cut my wrists, slit my throat, take this body and string it up
Cause I’ll never know"
However, “Burial Society” in general is far less drowned out than “I Don’t Love”.
The indecision on the narrator’s part can partly be explained by the some of the Bible’s more hopeful bits.
I Don't Love
Have a Nice Life Lyrics
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I don't want to live at all
I don't want to make this face anymore
But if I don't, that's all
I don't want to live like this anymore
I don't want to live at all
I don't want to make this face anymore
But if I don't, that's all
I don't feel anything
I don't feel anything where this love should be
I don't want to feel this anymore
But if i don't, that's fake
I don't want to do this anymore
But there's nothing else to take
I don't love
I don't feel anything
I don't feel anything where this love should be
The lyrics in "I Don't Love" by Have a Nice Life seem to convey a sense of hopelessness and despair. The singer expresses their desire to not continue living in this state of emotionlessness, yet they acknowledge that it's all they have left. They don't want to make the face of someone who is empty inside anymore, but they feel like they have no other choice but to continue wearing that mask. The chorus is particularly poignant, as the singer essentially admits that they are incapable of love - or alternatively, that they have nothing left to give in terms of affection. The repetition of the words "I don't feel anything where this love should be" underscores the emptiness that the singer feels, and the uncertainty they have about how to fill that void.
The tone of this song is incredibly bleak, and it seems to offer little in the way of hope for the singer. The fact that they repeat phrases like "I don't want to live at all" and "there's nothing else to take" make it clear that they're at the end of their rope. What's particularly tragic about this song is that the singer doesn't seem to have any clear reason for their lack of love or emotion - it's simply a state that they find themselves in. In some ways, the song could be interpreted as a commentary on the difficulty of finding meaning in life when you don't feel any emotional connection to the people or things around you.
Overall, "I Don't Love" is a powerful and gut-wrenching song that speaks to the deep pain that can come from feeling emotionally numb. The lyrics are simple but effective, and the repeated refrain of "I don't love" is haunting in its finality. It's a song that could resonate with anyone who has ever felt like they're just going through the motions of life, without any real sense of purpose or connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to live like this, Lord
I do not want to continue living in the current state that I am in, and I am hoping for some guidance or help from a higher power.
I don't want to live at all
I am seriously considering the idea of ending my life because of how unhappy I am with my current circumstances.
I don't want to make this face anymore
I am tired of pretending to be okay and putting on a brave face, especially when I am feeling so low and empty inside.
But if I don't, that's all
However, if I were to stop pretending or faking my emotions, there would be nothing left for me to hold onto.
I don't love
I am admitting that I am incapable of feeling love for anyone or anything, even though it is something that most people experience in their lives.
I don't feel anything
I am empty and numb inside, and there is no emotion or sensation that can seem to break through or awaken me from this state.
I don't feel anything where this love should be
Despite my efforts, I cannot seem to find the spark or feeling of love that should be present in me, whether it be for someone else or for myself.
I don't want to feel this anymore
While my lack of emotions may be painful, I would rather not feel anything at all than continue to experience such turmoil and confusion within myself.
But if i don't, that's fake
However, I recognize that forcing myself to not feel anything would be inauthentic and only further compound my feelings of emptiness.
I don't want to do this anymore
I am tired of feeling this way and dealing with the emotional and mental toll it takes on me every day.
But there's nothing else to take
Unfortunately, I cannot see any other options or solutions to my current state of being aside from the two options I previously mentioned (pretending or not feeling anything).
I don't love
Once again, I am restating my lack of ability to experience or feel love, which is a deeply troubling issue in my life.
I don't feel anything
This line is restated from earlier in the song to further emphasize the intensity and absolute nature of my emotional void.
I don't feel anything where this love should be
This line is restated again to drive home the fact that my lack of love and feelings is a constant and pervasive issue that is not going away anytime soon.
Contributed by Reagan I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.