Dead
Madison Beer Lyrics


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You could be here, but you're there
You could be anywhere and these days I don't even care no more
You only be showing me love whenever you've had too much
Whatever's been filling your cup, no more

Baby, no more showing up when you're not sober
At my front door just to say you're alone tonight
Yeah, tryna fuck me and my mind up
It's a reminder you're a liar and you know I'm right

You say you can't live without me
So why aren't you dead yet?
Why you still breathing? (why, why?)
And if you say you can't live without me
Then why aren't you dead yet?
Why do you say that?

You could be here but you're not, I give whatever you want
But you just take it and run, you run (oh run, run)
And I give you so many shots but you just drinking 'em all
You never give it a thought, oh love (yeah)

Baby, no more showing up when you're not sober (sober)
At my front door just to say you're alone tonight (alone tonight)
Yeah, tryna fuck me and my mind up
It's a reminder you're a liar and you know I'm right

You say you can't live without me
So why aren't you dead yet?
Why you still breathing? (why, why?)
If you say you can't live without me
Then why aren't you dead yet?
Why do you say that?

Why, why, why, why?
Why, why, why, why?
Why, why, why, why?
Why aren't you dead yet?

Be careful what you say
Say only what you mean
Mean to me then you're nice
You're nice, you're nice
It's nice to know you now
Now that it all went down
Down on your knees you cry
You cry, you cry, yeah

You say you can't live without me
So why aren't you dead yet?
Why you still breathing? (why, why?)
And you say you can't live without me
Then why aren't you dead yet?
Why do you say that?

Why, why, why, why?
Why, why, why, why?
Why, why, why, why?
Why aren't you dead yet?
Why, why, why, why?




Why
Why aren't you dead yet?

Overall Meaning

Madison Beer's song "Dead" is about being done with a toxic relationship. Despite the partner's constant claim that they can't live without her, Madison is questioning why they haven't left her alone yet. She sings about how her partner only shows her love when they're drunk and trying to manipulate her. Madison is done with the lies and manipulation, and she knows that her partner is not good for her. She says that she's given the partner everything they've asked for, but they never give it a thought. Madison is done with the partner coming to her front door under the influence, and she's done with the reminder that they're a liar. Despite all of this, her partner still claims that they can't live without her, and Madison is questioning when they're going to leave her alone if they feel that way.


The chorus repeats the questions, "Why aren't you dead yet? Why are you still breathing?" This doesn't necessarily mean that Madison wishes harm on her partner, but rather that she's exasperated with their constant presence in her life. They claim that they can't live without her, but Madison questions why they won't leave her alone if that's the case. She's ready to move on and be done with the toxicity.


Throughout the song, Madison references the partner being on their knees and crying. This could be interpreted as them begging for her forgiveness or trying to manipulate her emotions once again. However, Madison is done with falling for their games and is ready to move on.


Overall, "Dead" is a powerful song about moving on from a toxic relationship. Madison Beer's lyrics are raw and honest, making it a relatable song for anyone who has experienced similar situations.


Line by Line Meaning

You could be here, but you're there
You have the chance to be with me, but instead you're choosing to stay away.


You could be anywhere and these days I don't even care no more
I am not bothered about your whereabouts or your actions anymore.


You only be showing me love whenever you've had too much
You shower me with your love only when you are drunk, high or wasted.


Whatever's been filling your cup, no more
I need you to stop whatever is leading to your intoxication and mistreatment towards me.


Baby, no more showing up when you're not sober
I don't want you to show up at my doorstep when you're not in the right state of mind.


At my front door just to say you're alone tonight
You come to my place just to seek some company because you're lonely.


Yeah, tryna fuck me and my mind up
You're trying to mess with my head and emotions.


It's a reminder you're a liar and you know I'm right
Your behavior is reminding me that you're a liar, and I know I'm correct in thinking so.


You say you can't live without me
You claim that you can't exist without me in your life.


So why aren't you dead yet?
If you really need me so badly, why haven't you taken your own life?


Why you still breathing? (why, why?)
Why are you still alive, breathing and existing if I am not there for you?


Then why aren't you dead yet?
Why are you still alive if you keep claiming that you can't live without me?


You could be here but you're not, I give whatever you want
Although I'm always willing to provide you with anything you need, you still choose to not be with me.


But you just take it and run, you run (oh run, run)
You take all that I give you and leave me alone to suffer the consequences of your absence.


And I give you so many shots but you just drinking 'em all
I offer you many opportunities, but you consume them all without returning anything to me.


You never give it a thought, oh love (yeah)
You never seem to contemplate about the love and care that I'm providing you.


Be careful what you say
Think twice before you speak and choose your words wisely.


Say only what you mean
Express yourself only if you really imply what you're saying.


Mean to me then you're nice
If you're honest with me, then you're a kind person.


It's nice to know you now
I appreciate getting the chance to know you better.


Now that it all went down
It's easier to comprehend the situation now that you're not around.


Down on your knees you cry
You regret your actions and are now begging for forgiveness while crying.


You say you can't live without me
You proclaim the idea of leaving without my presence is unbearable.


Then why aren't you dead yet?
If I am that important to you, why haven't you taken your own life?


Why, why, why, why?
Repeated questioning and demanding of an explanation.


Why aren't you dead yet?
Asking why the person hasn't done anything drastic if they really can't live without you.


Why
Asking for an explanation on the situation.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRITTANY MARIE AMARADIO, MADISON BEER, MICHAEL KEENAN LEARY

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@subswithoutvideochalleng-wg6ti

Your skin isn't paper, don't cut it
Your face isn't a mask, don't cover it
Your body isn't a book, dont judge it
Your life isn't a movie, don't end it
Your heart isn't a door, don't lock it


You're beautiful💓


Be you...



@mysterygirl103

she’s pretty so people try to get her involved in shit.
1. the whole “lip injection” problem, she looks the same as she did years ago. the whole thing with her hiding infront of a plastic surgery place was probably her hiding from paparazzi and it was just a coincidence. Even if she did get lip injections, why is it such a big deal? her body, her choice

2. the blm photoshoot. as a fan of her for years now, she’s always supported the movement and been very enthusiastic for the blm community. she did not “plan” the photoshoot, it was just paparazzi once again. she has peacefully protested 7 TIMES, been TEAR GASSED, yet continues to march for black lives and people are discouraging her.

3. the whole “try hard ariana” I am even a fan of ari, since 2016, yet I disagree on this. sure they are similar, but Madison is her OWN PERSON, and she always has been.

4. people are upset that she is doubting the fact that she’s the “beauty standard”. there shouldn’t even BE a beauty standard first of all, everyone is beautiful. second of all, it must be so difficult having people look at you as who they would want to look like. the pressure that you could be harming people’s thoughts on their body and face. She never wants anyone to be upset for who they are, and she can’t control how she looks

people need to stop dragging her down just because she is PRETTY.



@wly8735

You could be here, but you're there
Você poderia estar aqui, mas você está lá

You could be anywhere and these days I don't even care no more
Você poderia estar em qualquer lugar, esses dias eu nem me importo mais

You only be showing me love whenever you've had too much
Você só me mostrará amor sempre que tiver tido demais

Whatever's been filling your cup, no more
Tudo o que está enchendo o seu copo, não mais


Baby, no more showing up when you're not sober
Amor, sem aparecer mais quando você não está sóbrio

At my front door just to say you're alone tonight
Na minha porta da frente apenas para dizer que você está sozinho esta noite

Yeah, tryna fuck me and my mind up
Yeah, tentando foder comigo e com a minha mente

It's a reminder you're a liar and you know I'm right
É um lembrete de que você é um mentiroso e você sabe que estou certa


You say you can't live without me
Você diz que não pode viver sem mim

So why aren't you dead yet?
Então, por que você ainda não está morto?

Why you still breathing?
Por que você ainda respira?

And you say you can't live without me
E você diz que não pode viver sem mim

Then why aren't you dead yet?
Então por que você ainda não está morto?

Why do you say that?
Por que você diz isso?


You could be here but you're not, I give whatever you want
Você poderia estar aqui, mas você não está, eu dou o que você quiser

But you just take it and run, you run (oh run, run)
Mas você simplesmente aceita e corre, você corre (oh corre, corre)

And I give you so many shots but you just drinking 'em all
E eu dou muitas doses, mas você está bebendo todos elas

You never give it a thought, oh love (yeah)
Você nunca pensa, oh amor (sim)


Baby, no more showing up when you're not sober (sober)
Amor, sem aparecer mais quando você não está sóbrio (sóbrio)

At my front door just to say you're alone tonight (alone tonight)
Na minha porta da frente só para dizer que você está sozinho esta noite (sozinho esta noite)

Yeah, tryna fuck me and my mind up
Yeah, tentando foder comigo e com a minha mente

It's a reminder you're a liar and you know I'm right
É um lembrete de que você é um mentiroso e sabe que estou certa


You say you can't live without me
Você diz que não pode viver sem mim

So why aren't you dead yet?
Então, por que você ainda não está morto?

Why you still breathing?
Por que você ainda respira?

And you say you can't live without me
E você diz que não pode viver sem mim

Then why aren't you dead yet?
Então por que você ainda não está morto?

Why do you say that?
Por que você diz isso?


Why, why, why, why?
Por que, por que, por que, por quê?

Why, why, why, why?
Por que, por que, por que, por quê?

Why, why, why, why?
Por que, por que, por que, por quê?

Why aren't you dead yet?
Por que você ainda não está morto?


Be careful what you say
Tenha cuidado com o que você diz

Say only what you mean
Diga apenas o que você quer dizer

Mean to me then you're nice
Dizendo pra mim, então você é legal

You're nice, you're nice
Você é legal, você é legal

It's nice to know you now
É bom conhecê-lo agora

Now that it all went down
Agora tudo desabou

Down on your knees you cry
De joelhos, você chora

You cry, you cry, yeah
Você chora, você chora, sim


You say you can't live without me
Você diz que não pode viver sem mim

So why aren't you dead yet?
Então, por que você ainda não está morto?

Why you still breathing?
Por que você ainda respira?

And you say you can't live without me
E você diz que não pode viver sem mim

Then why aren't you dead yet?
Então por que você ainda não está morto?

Why do you say that?
Por que você diz isso?


Why, why, why, why?
Por que, por que, por que, por quê?

Why, why, why, why?
Por que, por que, por que, por quê?

Why, why, why, why?
Por que, por que, por que, por quê?

Why aren't you dead yet?
Por que você ainda não está morto?

Why, why, why, why?
Por que, por que, por que, por quê?

Why aren't you dead yet?
Por que você ainda não está morto?



All comments from YouTube:

@mindtristdweeb6926

Why do people keep saying she doesn’t have a voice. I think it’s nice. It’s her. Sounds unique if you ask me

@jkka1477

I love her voice

@kenziemaquire4056

I think she has a below average-average voice but relies on singing in a higher key, auto tune and her looks to make up for it

@btsaristan1432

Kenzie Maquire def not the case and her voice isn’t below average at all also if her looks made up her voice then she would be more famous also this song just doesn’t fit her voice

@btsaristan1432

No one even says tbat

@fallguysandfamilyguy8774

She sounds like every girl that sings in my school

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@anie3673

I met her before she was famous at a cafe and she was genuinely so kind

@emak.5771

Really?

@anie3673

Katrin Long yes it was like 5- 6years ago. My brother and I were in La because we got tickets to teen choice awards and we went to a cafe for breakfast. She was there nobody knew who she was but I recognized her. Went up to her she asked me why I was so dressed up etc. she told me to have fun and we took pictures together too. At the time she didn’t have many fan accounts following her either so when I posted photos nobody really knew who. She was genuinely so kind and not fake how some celebs are. She talked to me for a bit while we waited, about where I got my dress who I was excited to see at the award show etc. I think even she was surprised to be recognized that she asked me how I knew who she was. She just was the kindest person we talked for a good 15 minutes while we waited for our drinks / food. Then she gave me a hug and we both left! I was shook. I didn’t expect her to blow up as much as she did with Justin, Instagram and singing but I’m so happy for her! That kind soul is still there, ❣️❣️

@ashleysohn5263

@Anie Alright let's see the pics

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