2) From Danbury, CT, a… Read Full Bio ↴1) From California, (hed) pe back when called hed
2) From Danbury, CT, a late-'80s/early-'90s indie/punk band called Hed.
waiting to die
Hed Lyrics
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I'm a hitman, i'm a stalker, i'm a solider, i'm a street walker
Fuck you!
You don't know me , i'm a freak
Never slow down, never sleep
I get so high!
Don't play with me, see me, stay away from me
Just let me ride!
I ain't trying to hear shit that you saying to me
Everybody dies
Just let me
There is nothing wrong with me
I'm not trying to see things your way
I'm not lost, i'm not drowning, i'm not lost
I'm just waiting, waiting to die
I drink too much!
See me fall down, see me laugh, see me fuck up, see me laugh
I'll bust yo lip!
Keep talking shit, guard your grill
A killer will fire at will
I fuck the system
That first fucked me
I question the authority to kill a minority
Fuck you!
No, fuck you, i'm a freak,
I ain't trying to hear shit that you saying to me
Everybody dies
The lyrics to "Waiting to Die" by Hed are a reflection of the lead singer's sense of nihilism and rejection of authority. The opening lines, "I don't give a fuck! I'm a hitman, I'm a stalker, I'm a soldier, I'm a streetwalker," depict someone who sees themselves as a rebel or outcast. The next line, "Fuck you!" is a defiant statement meant to distance the singer from society's expectations. They claim to be a "freak" who never slows down and never sleeps, preferring instead to get high. The singer warns others to stay away from them and lets them know that they can't be convinced or influenced by anyone else's opinion. The chorus, "Everybody dies/Just let me/There is nothing wrong with me/I'm not trying to see things your way/I'm not lost, I'm not drowning, I'm not lost/I'm just waiting, waiting to die" is a melancholy statement about the inevitability of death and the singer's acceptance of their own mortality.
The rest of the song continues with this sense of rebellion and aggression against authority. The singer drinks too much and is unapologetic about it. They are willing to resort to violence if someone talks too much and disrespects them. They also hate the system that they feel has failed them and question the moral authority of those in power. The chorus repeats, culminating in the singer's declaration that they are "just waiting, waiting to die."
Overall, the song is a cathartic expression of someone who feels rejected by society and is unwilling to conform to its expectations. The lyrics can be seen as a challenge to authority and a rejection of the idea that life has any inherent meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't give a fuck!
I am extremely apathetic towards you and your opinions.
I'm a hitman, i'm a stalker, i'm a solider, i'm a street walker
I have experience with violence and danger in various forms.
Fuck you!
I am expressing my contempt towards you.
You don't know me , i'm a freak
You do not understand who I am and the uniqueness of my identity.
Never slow down, never sleep
I am always active and alert, without rest.
I get so high!
I frequently experience a state of intense euphoria.
Don't play with me, see me, stay away from me
I am warning you to not engage or interact with me.
Just let me ride!
I need space and freedom to continue living life as I choose.
No you can't fade me,
You are incapable of weakening or defeating me.
I ain't trying to hear shit that you saying to me
I am not interested in hearing what you have to say.
Everybody dies
Death is an inevitable part of life for all humans.
Just let me
I need space and independence to continue living life as I choose.
There is nothing wrong with me
I do not have any significant issues or problems.
I'm not trying to see things your way
I disagree with your perspective or opinions.
I'm not lost, i'm not drowning, i'm not lost
I am not struggling or suffering in any way.
I'm just waiting, waiting to die
I have accepted my mortality and am patiently awaiting the end of my life.
I drink too much!
I consume excessive amounts of alcohol.
See me fall down, see me laugh, see me fuck up, see me laugh
I have a tendency to make mistakes and behave recklessly, but find humor in my failures.
I'll bust yo lip!
I am willing to use violence to defend myself or attack others.
Keep talking shit, guard your grill
If you continue to insult me, be prepared to protect yourself from retaliation.
A killer will fire at will
I am capable of causing harm or taking life if I feel threatened or provoked.
I fuck the system
I rebel against laws and societal norms that I feel are unjust or oppressive.
That first fucked me
The system has mistreated or wronged me in the past.
I question the authority to kill a minority
I challenge the legitimacy of those in power to oppress and harm marginalized groups.
No, fuck you, i'm a freak,
I reject your attempts to label or judge me, and embrace my unique identity.
Everybody dies
Death is an inevitable part of life for all humans.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BEN VAUGHT, CHAD BENEKOS, DOUG BOYCE, JERRAD SHAIN, MARK YOUNG, WES GEER
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Scott Fennell
One of the best and most under rated Nu-metal bands in general. I played this album non-stop when I was 16. Wayyyy ahead if it's time.
Casey Sobeck
absolute favorite hed pe song. A true masterpiece.
Jessie Ray Keaton
"Never slow down never sleep... I get so high"
Story of my life since the 90s
DjE Gruuby
2020 still banging !!! broke my favorite album !!
chad coffey
i want this played at my funeral...
DubstepDave
The feels... dang man, this brings back some intense nostalgia. I was 18 when I picked up this album and I couldn't put it down. This was one of my favorites. I'm not lost, I'm just waiting to die....
Jordan Hansen
Get back into it man! All their albums are great. Go after only in amerika and insomnia first...
Daniel Antone
lol, yea I was 16.....it's funny how much of the lyrics I remember now that I hear them again.
AndroidGame Promoter
hell yea brother
Kyla Murphy
I was 4... I went to my first concert at the wharf when I was 5... I feel so little...