Death of Me
Michael Grant & The Assassins Lyrics
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Music & Lyrics by: Michael Grant
© Michael Grant Music (ASCAP)
Still feening for answers
Now down the rabbit hole I fall in faster
Her love screams, disaster
Burn me to the ground
I seek out redemption
Embrace my ascension
Head into the clouds
She will be the death of me
Oh I know, I know, I know, I know
I gotta break free
She will leave me on my knees
Oh I know, I know, I know, I know
I know if I stay
She'll be the death of me
Trials and tribulations
I put myself through out of desperation
My soul seeks salvation
Love is on the line
Unfaithful departed
Oh we were done before we ever started
Now I'm left here broken hearted
No one's fault but mine
She will be the death of me
Oh I know, I know, I know, I know
I gotta break free
She will be the end of me
Oh I know, I know, I know, I know
I know if I stay
She'll be the death of me
She will be the death of me
Oh I know, I know, I know, I know
I gotta break free
She will be the end of me
Oh I know, I know, I know, I know
I know if I stay
She'll be the death of me
The lyrics of "Death of Me" by Michael Grant & The Assassins explore the pain and confusion of a tumultuous relationship. The song's speaker is caught in a cycle of addiction to their partner, seeking redemption and salvation, but ultimately feeling as though their love is burning them alive. The repeated refrain that "she will be the death of me" underscores the feeling of helplessness in the face of a toxic relationship, and the sense that the only way out is to break free, even if that means facing the unknown.
Throughout the song, the lyrics are rich with imagery, suggesting a descent into madness ("down the rabbit hole I fall in faster") and a search for clarity and truth ("the mirror only shows a dark reflection"). The contrast between the clouds and the burning ground further underscores the singer's sense of being caught between two worlds, with no clear path forward. The final lines, "I know if I stay, she'll be the death of me," suggest a sense of resigned acceptance, as though the singer knows that true freedom lies not in a relationship that is killing them, but in finding the strength to leave it behind.
Overall, "Death of Me" is a powerful exploration of the pain of a love that is simultaneously addictive and destructive. It speaks to the universal experience of being caught in a cycle of desire and despair, and searching for a way out.
Line by Line Meaning
Still feening for answers
Continuing to search for solutions to unresolved issues
Now down the rabbit hole I fall in faster
Going deeper into an increasingly confusing situation
Her love screams, disaster
Her affection is causing harm and turmoil
Burn me to the ground
Causing overwhelming destruction and devastation
I seek out redemption
Trying to find ways to make up for past mistakes
The mirror only shows a dark reflection
Self-reflection reveals negative aspects of oneself
Embrace my ascension
Accepting change and personal growth
Head into the clouds
Seeing life from an optimistic and hopeful perspective
She will be the death of me
Her influence will be the cause of my downfall
Oh I know, I know, I know, I know
Expressing a deep sense of certainty and understanding
I gotta break free
I need to escape from this situation
She will leave me on my knees
Her actions will cause me great emotional pain and suffering
Trials and tribulations
Difficult challenges and obstacles to overcome
I put myself through out of desperation
Making poor choices due to a sense of hopelessness
My soul seeks salvation
Looking for a way to find inner peace and forgiveness
Love is on the line
The future of the relationship is at stake
Unfaithful departed
The relationship was doomed from the start due to a lack of true commitment
Oh we were done before we ever started
Acknowledging that the relationship was doomed from the beginning
Now I'm left here broken hearted
Feeling great emotional pain and sadness from the failed relationship
No one's fault but mine
Taking responsibility for one's own mistakes and misjudgments
She will be the end of me
Her presence will cause me great harm and suffering
I know if I stay
Understanding the risks and consequences of remaining in this situation
She'll be the death of me
Her influence will lead to my downfall
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PHILIP BOELLHOFF, RIKE BOOMGAARDEN, HANNES BUESCHER, CHARLIE GRANT, SIPHO SILILO, DAVID VOGT
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on Red Light Run
She got her black dress on
Shades down tight
She got a broken heart
Cocaine eyes
And she never thought, thought that she
could live without him.
She got her wild-eyed stare
Tongue twist tied
She gonna show them boys
what heartbreak is like
And forever is gone
Whatcha gonna do about it?
Red light run
Walking with a loaded gun
She gonna burn another one On
on a red light red light run
She got her high heels on
Perfumed lies
She gonna play as bait
till something bites
She's gonna give it up
Just so she can feel without him
So sweet sixteen is past her prime
And I went my way
She lost her mind
And I cross my heart
nothing I could do about it.
Red light run
Walking with a loaded gun
She gonna burn another one
On a red light red light run
Red light run
Walking with a loaded gun
You better slow yourself down some
On a red light run
red light run
red light run!
red light
red light!
Oo Oo Ooo!
She got her high heels on
Shades down tight
She got a broken heart
Cocaine eyes
And she never thought, thought that she
could live without him
She jaded hard
Revenge in tact
And for 3 long years to end like that
Now forever is gone
Nothing you can do about it
Nothing you can do about it
Red light run
Walking with a loaded gun
She gonna burn another one on
On a red light red light run
Red light run
Walking with a loaded gun
You better slow yourself down some
On a red light red light run.