Josh A occasionally raps under the alter ego “Lil Revive”. With this alter ego he frequently collaborates with Jake Hill’s alter egos Lil Tra$h and Lil Pinecone as well as Darko.
Too Many Dead
Josh A Lyrics
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Keep it out of my head
I don't know what I can say now
Another one gone way too young
I just hold my tongue
I don’t want to be the next one
Yuh rIP Lil Peep
And X, shit ain't the same
Gets scary these days being in this lane
If I don't make it please
Just memorize my name
I’m struggling and sometimes I don't
Know if I'm alright
In a darkened state of mind cause
All my idols fucking die
No one left I can look up to it's just me
Myself and I
For all my fans I gotta find the
Strength to try and stay alive yuhhhh
Running from myself
Man I've been living like this
I've been running from the pain and
I don't wanna go back now
Running from myself
Man I've been living like this
I’ve been running from the pain and
I don’t wanna go back now
Too many dead, every headline dread
Keep it out of my head
I don't know what I can say now
Another one gone way too young
I just hold my tongue
I don’t want to be the next one
Too many dead, every headline dread
Keep it out of my head
I don't know what I can say now
Another one gone way too young
I just hold my tongue
I don't want to be the next one
Sick of the death sick of the sickness
Where the fuck is everybody when you
Need the help the most
All the idols turn to ghosts
I watch the life fade from your inner fire
But the flame still burns in
The hearts that you've inspired
Six feet, tell me it’s a sick dream wake me
Paranoia never knowing when the
Reaper takes me another day
Another death from something so preventive
I guess I'll just keep my fucking head
Up 'til the day I'm finished
Running from myself
Man I've been living like this
I've been running from the pain and
I don't wanna go back now
Running from myself
Man I've been living like this
I've been running from the pain and
I don't wanna go back now
Too many dead, every headline dread
Keep it out of my head
I don't know what I can say now
Another one gone way too young
I just hold my tongue
I don't want to be the next one
Too many dead, every headline dread
Keep it out of my head
I don't know what I can say now
Another one gone way too young
I just hold my tongue
I don't want to be the next one
Too many dead, every headline dread
Keep it out of my head
I don't know what I can say now
Another one gone way too young
I just hold my tongue
I don't want to be the next one
In Josh A's song "Too Many Dead," the lyrics convey a sense of mourning and frustration over the premature deaths of influential individuals in the music industry. Josh A expresses his desire to distance himself from the constant reminders of tragedy through news headlines, as he seeks to maintain his own mental well-being. The line "Another one gone way too young, I just hold my tongue, I don't want to be the next one" reflects his fear of succumbing to the same fate as his idols.
The references in the song to artists like Lil Peep, Mac Miller, and XXXTentacion serve as reminders of the heavy toll that death has taken on the music community. Josh A acknowledges the impact these artists had on him and acknowledges their absence. He also expresses a sense of loneliness and pressure to carry on their legacy, as he sings, "No one left I can look up to, it's just me, myself, and I. For all my fans, I gotta find the strength to try and stay alive."
The repetition of the phrase "Running from myself, man I've been living like this, I've been running from the pain and I don't wanna go back now" suggests that Josh A has been avoiding confronting his own inner struggles, using distractions to numb the pain. However, he recognizes the need to break free from this pattern and confront his emotions head-on.
In summary, "Too Many Dead" explores the emotional complexities of mourning lost idols and facing the pressure to carry on their legacies while also grappling with personal demons.
Line by Line Meaning
Too many dead, every headline dread
There are too many people dying, and it's overwhelming to see the constant news headlines about it.
Keep it out of my head
I want to protect myself from internalizing the sadness and tragedy of all the deaths.
I don't know what I can say now
I feel helpless and don't know what words or actions can make a difference.
Another one gone way too young
Another person has passed away at a young age, and it's heartbreaking.
I just hold my tongue
I choose to remain silent and not voice my opinions or emotions about this issue.
I don’t want to be the next one
I fear becoming a victim myself and don't want to meet the same fate.
Yuh rIP Lil Peep
Rest in peace to Lil Peep, paying tribute to the late rapper.
RIP to the greats mac Miller RIP
Also remembering and honoring the late great musician, Mac Miller.
And X, shit ain't the same
Referring to another deceased artist, XXXTentacion, and acknowledging that things have changed without him.
Gets scary these days being in this lane
The current music industry can be frightening and dangerous, considering the high number of deaths.
If I don't make it please
In case I don't succeed or survive in this industry,
Just memorize my name
I want to leave a lasting impact and be remembered even if I'm not here.
I’m struggling and sometimes I don't
I'm facing personal hardships, and there are moments when I feel lost and unsure.
Know if I'm alright
I question my own well-being and mental state.
In a darkened state of mind cause
My mind is often clouded by negativity and sadness because
All my idols fucking die
All the people I look up to and admire keep dying, which deeply affects me.
No one left I can look up to, it's just me
I feel like I don't have any more role models to inspire me, and I have to rely on myself.
Myself and I
I have to depend on my own strength and resilience.
For all my fans I gotta find the
To support and continue making music for my fans, I have to discover the
Strength to try and stay alive yuhhhh
Inner strength to keep going and survive in this challenging environment.
Sick of the death sick of the sickness
I'm tired of all the death and the overall negative state of things.
Where the fuck is everybody when you
I wonder where everyone is when you
Need the help the most
I'm in desperate need of support, but it feels like everyone is absent.
All the idols turn to ghosts
All the people I once idolized are now gone, becoming distant memories.
I watch the life fade from your inner fire
I witness the passion and vitality slowly disappearing from your soul.
But the flame still burns in
However, there is still a spark of that fire remaining
The hearts that you've inspired
In the hearts of those you have influenced and inspired.
Six feet, tell me it’s a sick dream wake me
The idea of being buried six feet under feels like a twisted nightmare, I hope to wake up from.
Paranoia never knowing when the
Constantly fearing that
Reaper takes me another day
Death will claim me, another day
Another death from something so preventive
Another avoidable death, caused by something that could have been prevented.
I guess I'll just keep my fucking head
I suppose I'll continue to stay aware and cautious
Up 'til the day I'm finished
Until the day I reach my end.
Running from myself
Escaping my true self and the pain it entails
Man I've been living like this
I've been existing in this manner, avoiding my inner struggles.
I've been running from the pain and
I've been evading the emotional suffering and
I don't wanna go back now
I have no desire to return to that state of torment.
Too many dead, every headline dread
The number of deceased individuals is overwhelming, creating distress with every news headline.
Keep it out of my head
I strive to block out these tragic events from occupying my thoughts.
I don't know what I can say now
I am unsure about the words or actions that can effectively address this situation.
Another one gone way too young
Another life lost at a young age, which is a heartbreaking tragedy.
I just hold my tongue
I choose to remain silent and refrain from expressing my thoughts or opinions.
I don't want to be the next one
I fear becoming the next person to suffer such a fate.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: DANIEL JACOB HILL, JOSHUA CHACE ASHCRAFT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@officialjosha
RIP MAC MILLER, RIP X, RIP LIL PEEP
@moisesflores2196
Josh A Rest In Peace all the legends
@vx1714
✌️😔
@itssam2975
REST IN PEACE MAC MILLER, XXTENTACION AND LIL PEEP
@mimicookie1849
❤
@joseponce2104
Rip to all legends
@mashr
We lost too many great artists this year. But we still have you 👍
@jonah570
its sareX I lo e you
@krusty_k
jinxed it
@InsanihT
No good artists died this year xxxextensioncord was a wife beating rapist mac miller was a mumble rapper and lil peep was a mumble rapper