in memory of...
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He had a life and so much to give
I'll never understand what he did
He had a family who cared for him
That was a selfish thing that he did
Life comes down hard on you sometimes
You gotta deal with it, give it time
I know he had a lot on his mind
Wish I could talk to him one last time

I know things are hard but that's no reason to end it now
I can't believe that it was so bad, that you had to take yourself out

Waste of life





I know times are hard
Why'd you give in

Overall Meaning

Madball's song "In Memory Of" is an emotional tribute to someone who committed suicide. The song reflects the confusion, anger, and sadness felt by those left behind after someone takes their own life. The lyrics describe the life the person had, including the love and support of family, and lament the fact that the person chose to end their life.


The first verse of the song expresses the singer's confusion and inability to understand why the person took their own life. The singer acknowledges that the person had a lot to live for and that they had people who cared about them, making the decision to end their life seem selfish. The second verse expresses the realities of life and how it can be difficult at times, but emphasizes the importance of dealing with it and giving it time. The chorus emphasizes the tragic waste of a life and how it was unnecessary for the person to take their own life.


The song seems to be trying to convey a message of hopelessness in the face of suicide. The singer, who is likely a friend or family member of the person who committed suicide, is saying that they cannot understand why the person chose to end their life. The lyrics express disbelief that things could have been so bad that the person felt they had no other option. The song makes it clear that suicide is a tragedy and that it is a waste of life.


Line by Line Meaning

He had a life and so much to give
The person being remembered had a rich, meaningful life.


I'll never understand what he did
The author is struggling to comprehend the person's decision to end their life.


He had a family who cared for him
The person leaving behind loved ones who could have provided support and assistance.


That was a selfish thing that he did
Suicide can be perceived as a selfish or hurtful act towards the people left behind.


Life comes down hard on you sometimes
The struggles and challenges of life can reach overwhelming and difficult levels.


You gotta deal with it, give it time
The author implores the listener to recognize that the challenges of life require patience and perseverance.


I know he had a lot on his mind
The person who died by suicide was dealing with a lot of internal weight or stress.


Wish I could talk to him one last time
The author shares the regret that many people feel after a loved one dies by suicide: a sense that there must have been some way to help or intervene.


I know things are hard but that's no reason to end it now
Depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses can make life seem impossible or unbearable, but there are always options outside of suicide.


I can't believe that it was so bad, that you had to take yourself out
The author expresses disbelief that the person who died by suicide perceived that the only way out of their situation was to take their own life.


Waste of life
The singer mourns the loss of life and potential that the person who died by suicide had to offer.


I know times are hard
The author recognizes that the struggles of the person who died by suicide were real and difficult.


Why'd you give in
The author expresses frustration and sadness that the person they loved gave up in the face of difficulty rather than seeking out help or support.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRED CRICIEN, JORGE GUERRA, MATTHEW HENDERSON, WILLIAM SHEPLER

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