Death Of Me
Lonely Hearts Lyrics


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Have you ever tried to talk and not make sense?
And do you ever want to drive away and not tell them where you've been?
And do the skies seem too bright?
Do the southern winds seem to feel as sweet as sin?

And I've got no place to rest my head
And all my clever words have now been said
And I think this will turn out to be the death of me
The death of me, the death of me, the death of me

And do you see a stranger in every room?
Does it seem that you need to find an opinion you can prove?
And are your feet shuffling towards the door?
And has it gotten to the point where you can't take it any more?

And I've got no place to rest my head
And all my clever words have now been said
And I think this will turn out to be the death of me
The death of me, the death of me, the death of me





The death of me, oh Lord, the death of me

Overall Meaning

In Lonely Hearts' song Death Of Me, the lyrics reflect the sense of isolation and desperation that comes with feeling disconnected from the world. The first verse poses a number of rhetorical questions that describe the singer's state of mind - unable to communicate effectively, feeling aimless and lost, and experiencing heightened sensory perception that makes even the brightest skies feel oppressive. The chorus expands on this despair, with the repeated phrase "the death of me" indicating a finality and hopelessness.


In the second verse, the tone shifts slightly to a more observational perspective. The singer describes a feeling of detachment and disconnection from others, including a need to constantly assert an opinion in order to validate their existence. The final lines intensify the feeling of desperation, with the image of the singer's feet shuffling towards the door and an acknowledgement that they've reached a breaking point.


Overall, "Death Of Me" speaks to the way in which a sense of disconnection can lead to feelings of existential crisis and a sense of impending doom. The repetition of the phrase "the death of me" underscores this feeling of finality, and the sense that the singer is powerless to change the course of their life.


Line by Line Meaning

Have you ever tried to talk and not make sense?
Have you ever felt like you couldn't communicate or express yourself properly to others?


And do you ever want to drive away and not tell them where you've been?
Do you ever want to escape from your problems without telling anyone or revealing your destination?


And do the skies seem too bright?
Do you feel like the world is too beautiful and joyful for you to fully appreciate or assimilate at this moment?


Do the southern winds seem to feel as sweet as sin?
Despite the beauty around you, do you feel like even the most beautiful things can lead to temptation, guilt or negative consequences?


And I've got no place to rest my head
I feel lost and homeless, physically or emotionally.


And all my clever words have now been said
I don't have any more arguments or witty comments, I am defeated.


And I think this will turn out to be the death of me
I feel like this situation will be the end of me; it's too overwhelming or painful to handle.


The death of me, the death of me, the death of me
Repeating the same phrase emphasizes the severity of the situation and the feeling of impending doom.


And do you see a stranger in every room?
Do you feel disconnected from people around you, like you don't know them anymore or like they don't know you?


Does it seem that you need to find an opinion you can prove?
Do you feel like you have to constantly argue or defend your beliefs or choices, even if you don't agree with them completely?


And are your feet shuffling towards the door?
Do you feel like you need to escape, leave or run away from the current situation or environment?


And has it gotten to the point where you can't take it any more?
Have you reached your limit, where you can't tolerate or endure the pain, stress or sadness any longer?


The death of me, oh Lord, the death of me
Adding a spiritual reference shows the desperation and hopelessness of the situation, and the need for divine intervention or support.




Lyrics ยฉ CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing

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