Dead Man Walking
Jody Raffoul Lyrics

Im like a dead man walking
I am in a state of hopelessness and despair with no direction or purpose.

Feel my pain
Understand the emotional turmoil and anguish that I am experiencing.

Ive seen the sky falling
I have experienced and felt the devastation and destruction caused by outside forces, beyond my control.

Oh Lord, Its falling again
Expressing frustration and despair about experiencing the same pain and suffering repeatedly.

I dont feel like a martyr
I am not seeking or trying to attain martyrdom or to be a victim of persecution.

But maybe I am
However, I am still being mistreated and misunderstood by others.

To you Im the devil
In the eyes of some individuals, I am considered evil or malicious.

With a gun in my hand
Although I may possess a weapon, it does not make me an inherently violent or evil person.

But Im still a dead man walking
I am still trapped in a state of desolation and hopelessness with no clear way out.

Either way in no mans land
I am left in a state of limbo or uncertainty, where I do not belong to any faction or group.

And freedom
The state of being unfettered and being able to make choices and decisions independently.

I said freedom
Emphasizing the importance of freedom and its absence in my current situation.

Is something
Freedom is a vital and essential component that cannot be disregarded or overlooked.

Ive never had
I have never been able to experience or possess true freedom in my life.

All that I want from you
Expressing a desire for a specific outcome or desired action from another person.

Is only what I need from you
My requests are not excessive, and I only require what is necessary to improve my circumstances.

All that I need to do
I am willing to take action or do something in exchange for a desired outcome.

Is want you to need me too
Expressing a desire for a mutual need or dependency between two parties.

Im just a young man wandering
I am a youthful, lost and looking for direction and purpose.

In the fields my father claimed
Growing up in my father's land, which may have influenced my current situation.

I look to keep on wandering
Desiring to continue exploring and experiencing new things without constraints.

Oh Lord I feel no shame
I have no regret or shame in my desire for freedom and independence.

Cuz freedom
Reiterating the importance of freedom in my life.

That I deserve
Asserting that I am entitled to have and experience freedom in my life.

Too many years
I have been stuck in my current situation for an extended period.

So many gone
Many opportunities for change and improvement have passed without resolution.

Who has the right
Questioning the authority of others to judge or dictate my actions and decisions.

To say that were wrong?
Challenging the notion that I am or anyone is inherently wrong or evil by nature.

Open my eyes
Asking for clarity and wisdom to understand my situation.

Fill up my heart
Asking for love and compassion to combat the despair and loneliness I feel.

Oh God
A plea for divine intervention and guidance.

Dont you need me?
A plea for a mutual sense of importance and relevance in the other person's life.