Have You Ever Wanted To Die?
Jonny Fritz Lyrics


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Have you ever wanted to die?
Have you ever debated it?
Have you ever thought about what would happen if you did follow through with it?

What would be your faith,
If you were to be called away?
If you were to be taken down
Dressed and then boxed up and the hulled away

Hulling away, hulling away
Hulling away, hulling away
Hulling away, hulling away

Have you ever wanted to cry?
In front of your parents both
Tell them everything you never ever wanted them to know

Or have you ever really wanted to drive
String to the heart of it
Even if you gotta kill yourself
You're the only one that's gonna go to hell
You're the only one that could pull yourself right up anyway

Oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh




Oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jonny Fritz's "Have You Ever Wanted To Die?" are powerfully introspective, exploring dark and complicated emotions surrounding the idea of suicide. The opening lines question whether the listener has ever contemplated taking their own life, a subject that is often taboo in society. The next line delves deeper into this topic, asking if the listener has ever seriously considered following through with such a decision. This line signifies an enormous turning point in the song and highlights the seriousness of the situation.


The next verse explores the existential crisis that accompanies suicidal thoughts. The questions posed are about faith and what would happen after death. This verse conveys a deep sense of hopelessness and uncertainty about one's place in the world. The repeated refrain of "Hulling away" communicates a sense of abandonment, isolation, and loneliness, as if the person is being taken away from everything they know and love.


The third verse deals with the idea of confessing one's deepest secrets and emotions to those closest to them. The lyric implies a level of distance or disconnect in the familial relationship. The final verse is a metaphorical depiction of a suicidal person driving towards death, with the imagery of stringing oneself to the heart of it - highlighting the disturbing notion of being the only one to determine your fate.


This haunting yet beautiful song delves deep into the turmoil one feels when contemplating taking their own life, and the internal struggle it often elicits. The song inspires deep reflection and meaningful conversations about mental health and suicide prevention.


Line by Line Meaning

Have you ever wanted to die?
Have you ever considered ending your life?


Have you ever debated it?
Have you ever weighed the pros and cons of ending your life?


Have you ever thought about what would happen if you did follow through with it?
Have you ever considered the repercussions of going through with suicide?


What would be your faith,
What sort of beliefs or religion do you have?


If you were to be called away?
If you were to meet death, what would become of you?


If you were to be taken down Dressed and then boxed up and the hulled away
If you were to die, what would happen with your body?


Have you ever wanted to cry?
Have you ever felt the need to cry?


In front of your parents both
In front of both your parents


Tell them everything you never ever wanted them to know
Share with them things you’ve never disclosed before


Or have you ever really wanted to drive
Have you ever had a strong desire to go somewhere quickly?


String to the heart of it
Go straight to the source of the issue


Even if you gotta kill yourself
Even if it means sacrificing oneself


You're the only one that's gonna go to hell
If you commit suicide, only you will suffer the consequences


You're the only one that could pull yourself right up anyway
You're the only one who can pick yourself up




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