SUICIDE
Leona Lewis | www.Marvin-Vibez.in Lyrics

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There was once a man who played in a band and he would sing about his life
After his shows he'd go straight home for defense he'd bring his knife
He'd walk through town they'd eye him down he felt so out of place
They came out his head and stopped him dead they saw guilty on his face
Now they think
That they could put him down
They will learn
That he won't fool around

They still want
To turn him to a clown
They will learn
That he don't fool around
When left alone he felt at home no danger was in sight
He cracked a grin relieved his sins and for once he felt delight
He turned around and there he was the chief in all his might
Oh no he thought I just got caught being happy for one night
He said don't call
Don't turn me in
The chief in turn turned off his cam
And clocked him in the chin
Now they think
That they could put him down
They will learn
That he won't fool around
They still want
To turn him to a clown
They will learn
That he don't fool around
A week later his group came to criticize the town
It's real plain remember the name and burn that shit down
It was there he saw the chief again doing his dirty work
The man was feeling happy then but he might just go berserk
He's been too tame he won't die in vain he'll do the world some right
He'll endure the pain he'll be the rain they'll make thunder on this night
Like a tied up dog he broke the chains and choked the chief out
Like a tied up dog he broke the chains and choked him the fuck out
Now they think
That they could put him down
They will learn
That he won't fool around
They still want
To turn him to a clown
They will learn
That he don't fool around
So they learned
That he don't fool around

They learned
That he don't fool around

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Suicide" by Leona Lewis depict the story of a man who faces constant judgement from the people around him, leading him to feel out of place and insecure. However, the song takes a darker turn as the man becomes increasingly isolated and confronts a police officer who had mistreated him. The lyrics suggest that the man has been pushed to a breaking point and ends up killing the police officer in an act of retaliation, ultimately making a statement about the systemic oppression and violence faced by marginalized individuals.

Overall, the lyrics to "Suicide" are a powerful commentary on the social and political issues faced by many people today, particularly those who experience discrimination and violence at the hands of the police. The song highlights the importance of recognizing the humanity and dignity of all individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances, and calls for an end to the systemic injustices that lead to violence and despair.

Line by Line Meaning

There was once a man who played in a band and he would sing about his life
This man used to sing about his life in his band's shows

After his shows he'd go straight home for defense he'd bring his knife
He used to carry a knife around for protection after his shows

He'd walk through town they'd eye him down he felt so out of place
He used to feel outcasted and judged when walking through town

They came out his head and stopped him dead they saw guilty on his face
People would blame him for their problems and make him feel guilty

Now they think
People thought they could control him

That they could put him down
They believed they could defeat him mentally and emotionally

They will learn
They will soon realize

That he won't fool around
He is not to be taken lightly or underestimated

They still want
They continue to try

To turn him to a clown
To manipulate him and diminish his credibility

When left alone he felt at home no danger was in sight
He felt most comfortable when he was alone because he wasn't in danger

He cracked a grin relieved his sins and for once he felt delight
He felt relief and a sense of happiness after releasing his negative feelings

He turned around and there he was the chief in all his might
He unexpectedly encountered a powerful person he had previously encountered

Oh no he thought I just got caught being happy for one night
He felt guilty and regretful for feeling happy for once

He said don't call
He begged the powerful person not to call the authorities on him

Don't turn me in
He didn't want to get in trouble or face consequences

The chief in turn turned off his cam
The person in power stopped recording him

And clocked him in the chin
The person in power physically hit him in the face

A week later his group came to criticize the town
His band came back to the town to criticize its actions

It's real plain remember the name and burn that shit down
He wanted revenge on the town and encouraged destruction of it

It was there he saw the chief again doing his dirty work
He encountered the person in power once more, doing something unethical

The man was feeling happy then but he might just go berserk
He was happy at first but then became angry and unstable

He's been too tame he won't die in vain he'll do the world some right
He has been too passive but will now do something impactful with his life

He'll endure the pain he'll be the rain they'll make thunder on this night
He will withstand the difficulties and bring a powerful impact, like thunder

Like a tied up dog he broke the chains and choked the chief out
He broke free from being held down and killed the person in power

Now they think
After his actions, people now believe

That they could put him down
That they can no longer defeat him mentally or emotionally

They will learn
They will soon realize

That he won't fool around
He cannot be taken lightly or underestimated

They still want
They still try

To turn him to a clown
To manipulate him and diminish his credibility

They will learn
They will soon realize

That he don't fool around
He will not be taken lightly or underestimated

So they learned
After everything he did, they realized

That he don't fool around
He cannot be taken lightly or underestimated

They learned
After everything he did, they realized