Leaether Strip = Leæther Strip
Go Ahead
Leaether Strip Lyrics
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Go ahead if you have to - Go ahead and kill yourself
Go ahead if you have to - I won't try to stop you
Go ahead if you have to - Bigger fools have died for less
How can you say that you had your turn
And you don't deserve a place in the sun
What kind of man are you trying to be
How can you say that you hate yourself
And you want to end this misery
I knew a different side of you
Now all I see is self-pity
Go ahead if you have to - I won't try to stop you
Go ahead if you have to - Go ahead and kill yourself
Go ahead if you have to - I won't try to stop you
Go ahead if you have to - Bigger fools have died for less
How can you tell me that all is lost
And no one has any faith or hope
We all make the same mistakes
But we forgive because we have to cope
I cannot tell you how to find the sun
And I cannot show you the perfect way
All I can do is be at your side
And help you back if you should stray
Go ahead if you have to - I won't try to stop you
Go ahead if you have to - Go ahead and kill yourself
Go ahead if you have to - I won't try to stop you
Go ahead if you have to - Bigger fools have died for less
The lyrics of "Go Ahead" by Leaether Strip express the singer's resignation and sense of powerlessness in the face of a friend's suicidal thoughts. The singer is sympathetic to the friend's pain and acknowledges their distress, but refuses to try and persuade them otherwise. The repetition of the phrase "Go ahead if you have to" reinforces this sense of resignation and acceptance of the friend's decision, while also suggesting a kind of inevitability to their actions.
The song also questions why the friend would want to end their life, asking what they are running from and expressing confusion and sadness at the situation. The singer acknowledges that they cannot provide a solution or show the friend a way out of their pain, but promises to be by their side and support them if they change their mind.
The lyrics are poignant and reflect the complexity of dealing with suicidal thoughts and feelings. The repetition of the song's refrain, "Go ahead if you have to," creates a haunting and melancholic atmosphere, emphasizing the emotional weight of the situation. The song's message ultimately suggests that suicide is not a solution, but recognizes the difficulty in convincing someone who is struggling with such intense pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Go ahead if you have to - I won't try to stop you
If you feel you have to take drastic measures, I won't interfere with your decision.
Go ahead if you have to - Go ahead and kill yourself
If your decision is to end your life, then go ahead and do it, as it's your choice.
Go ahead if you have to - I won't try to stop you
Again, I will not force or block you from doing whatever you have decided to do.
Go ahead if you have to - Bigger fools have died for less
People have made much bigger mistakes and paid heavy costs for them, so if this is the path you choose, then you'll only be a small part of that group.
How can you say that you had your turn
You speak as though you've already had your chance or opportunity.
And you don't deserve a place in the sun
Consequently, you don't believe you deserve happiness, success or good things for your future.
What kind of man are you trying to be
You're not sure of who you are or who you want to be, and that uncertainty is haunting you.
Please tell me what you are running from
There's something troubling you, something that you fear or can't confront, and you're trying to escape from it.
How can you say that you hate yourself
You express feelings of self-hatred, making everything harder for yourself.
And you want to end this misery
You feel your current situation or life is miserable, and that the solution is to end it entirely.
I knew a different side of you
There was a point in the past where you were different, perhaps happier or more satisfied with life.
Now all I see is self-pity
However, your present state is one of self-pity, making it difficult to see anything else.
How can you tell me that all is lost
You're convinced that everything is lost or hopeless, and that there's no way out of your current predicament.
And no one has any faith or hope
Furthermore, you believe that not only are you hopeless, but that everyone around you has given up on you too.
We all make the same mistakes
Despite our current outlook on life, we must acknowledge that we all make mistakes.
But we forgive because we have to cope
Forgiveness is necessary to move on from our mistakes and live with them - otherwise, we would be stuck in a cycle of self-blame and guilt.
I cannot tell you how to find the sun
Although I can't give you an exact path to follow, I can still support you through your journey.
And I cannot show you the perfect way
I can't guarantee that the way forward will be easy or without struggles, but I can be there for you to lean on when things get tough.
All I can do is be at your side
Through thick and thin, I promise to be your friend and support you, no matter what troubles you may face.
And help you back if you should stray
If you find yourself lost or struggling to cope, I will be there to guide you back onto the right path.
Contributed by Lincoln B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.