Pulling together the biblical sound and isolation of the bygone days of revelation with an atmosphere filled with hope and salvation, King Dude has woven his own brand of American music. He brandishes many varied influences in his songwriting. Everything from British Folk, Americana, Country and Blues can be heard in his songs. Even the heavier sounds of Heavy Metal tend to sneak and slither it's way into the King Dude canon. The resulting songs are much more of a modern day hymn then average pop song.
Don't Want Me Still
King Dude Lyrics
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Don't think that I'll find one darlin' so I take a pill
And in your dying eyes I can see that you don't want me still
Don't want me still
I've been haunting your chapel sweetheart, looking for your ghost
Don't think that I'll find you darlin' so I make a toast
Cheers to your dying eyes I can see that they don't want me still
I've been running around your graveyard, looking for a thrill
Don't think that I'll find one darlin' so I take a pill
And in my dying eyes you can see that I don't want you still
No I don't want you still
King Dude's haunting and melancholic song "Don't Want Me Still" seems to be about a person who is desperately seeking something from someone who has already passed on. The lyrics depict the singer as wandering around their lover's graveyard, in search for a thrill, but finding none. The repetition of the phrase "Don't want me still" suggests that the singer is aware that they are not wanted by the person they are seeking, whether in life or in death. The references to taking pills and making toasts suggest that the singer is attempting to escape the pain of rejection by finding solace in substance abuse.
The imagery of a graveyard and a chapel and the references to death create a sense of loss and despair, as if the singer is mourning not only the loss of the person they are seeking but also their own futile attempts to find them. The chorus, in which the singer declares that they don't want the person anymore, suggests that they have finally come to terms with the fact that their search is in vain and that they must move on.
Overall, "Don't Want Me Still" is a powerful and poignant song about the struggle to let go of someone who is no longer there, and the pain that comes with that realization. It is a testament to King Dude's ability to capture complex emotions and make them resonate with listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been running around your graveyard looking for a thrill
I've been aimlessly searching for excitement and adventure amidst our relationship, but it seems to be lost beyond your reach.
Don't think that I'll find one darlin' so I take a pill
I don't believe there is anything left to revive our connection, so I resort to numbing my emotions with drugs.
And in your dying eyes I can see that you don't want me still
The fading light in your eyes reflects the loss of affection towards me, and your disinterest in reigniting our romance.
Don't want me still
It's clear that you do not harbor any feelings of love for me anymore.
I've been haunting your chapel sweetheart, looking for your ghost
I've been wandering around your sacred place of worship, searching for any trace of your presence or influence.
Don't think that I'll find you darlin' so I make a toast
I don't believe I'll find anything of substance, so I instead choose to raise a glass in commemoration of our dead relationship.
Cheers to your dying eyes I can see that they don't want me still
As I observe your fading gaze, I recognize that your heart no longer desires me and I accept and acknowledge this truth.
No they don't want me still
You do not hold any feelings of love or attraction for me anymore, and have moved on from what we once had.
And in my dying eyes you can see that I don't want you still
My own eyes reflect the loss of affection and passion towards you, and I am choosing to let go of our past and move on as well.
No I don't want you still
I have come to terms with the fact that my heart no longer loves you, and I am ready to move on from our history together.
Contributed by James O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.