Last Words
Michael Patrick Kelly Lyrics


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I killed the president
'Cause he was an enemy of the people
Mama, mama, mama
Kill me
My fun days are over
That will show my head to the people
It is worth showing, one world at a time
Now comes the mystery
Now comes the mystery
(Oh ow, oh ow, oh ow)
Now comes the mystery
Oh Lord, my poor soul
I'm losin' it, I'm losin' it, I'm losin' it, I'm losin' it

Is it my birthday or am I dyin'?
Stay for the sign
Mama, mama, mama
Oh God, here I go
Cool it, brothers
So little done, so much to do
Pardonnez-moi, monsieur
One world at a time

Now comes the mystery
Now comes the mystery
(Oh ow, oh ow, oh ow)
Now comes the mystery
Oh Lord, my poor soul
I'm losin' it, I'm losin' it, I'm losin' it, I'm losin' it

Oh wow, oh wow, oh wow
Oh wow, oh wow, oh wow
Oh wow, oh wow, oh wow
Certain butterfly
Oh wow, oh wow, oh wow
Today
Oh wow, oh wow, oh wow
Today you will be (oh wow, oh wow, oh wow)
In paradise
Oh wow, oh wow, oh wow
Into your hands
Oh wow, oh wow, oh wow




Oh wow, oh wow, oh wow
It is finished

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Michael Patrick Kelly's song Last Words narrate the confusion and despair that run through the mind of someone who has committed a terrible crime, killing the president, and is now facing the consequences of their action. The first verse expresses the motivation for the murder, which the perpetrator believes is justified because the president was seen as an enemy of the people. However, immediately after committing the act, the person realizes that their "fun days are over" and that they have shown their head to the people. The second verse is even more cryptic and portrays a person who is losing touch with reality, oscillating between asking for forgiveness and showing signs of delirium. The repetition of the phrase "Now comes the mystery" may suggest that the person is experiencing a feeling of disorientation and disconnection from the world.


The chorus refrains from providing a clear message, but it seems to allude to the fact that the person is facing a moment of great significance, their birthday or their death, and that they are in need of a sign or guidance. The repeated cry for "Mama" and "Oh Lord" captures the feeling of being lost and abandoned. Finally, the last verse concludes with a fragment of a biblical verse ("Into your hands"), which commonly refers to surrendering oneself to a higher power, followed by the words "It is finished," which may be interpreted as a confession or an acknowledgement of one's fate.


Line by Line Meaning

I killed the president
I intentionally caused the death of the head of government


'Cause he was an enemy of the people
I considered the president to be a threat or opposition to the interests of the masses


Mama, mama, mama
I am referring to my mother for comfort or support during this difficult time


Kill me
I am requesting to be killed or executed as a consequence of my actions


My fun days are over
I understand that my previously pleasant life has come to an end


That will show my head to the people
This act will demonstrate my defiance to the citizens


It is worth showing, one world at a time
It is a significant action that is worth noting and remembering by people, one event at a time


Now comes the mystery
This moment marks the beginning of a state of confusion or unknown circumstances


(Oh ow, oh ow, oh ow)
The repetition of this phrase suggests physical or emotional pain, or distress


Oh Lord, my poor soul
This is an exclamation of desperation or a plea for spiritual or emotional help


I'm losin' it, I'm losin' it, I'm losin' it, I'm losin' it
This repetition indicates that my mental or emotional stability is slipping away


Is it my birthday or am I dyin'?
This question could mean that I am unsure if I should be celebrating a milestone or preparing for death


Stay for the sign
This could mean waiting for a signal or instruction before taking further action or deciding what to do


Oh God, here I go
This is an expression of anxiety or resignation in anticipation of a dangerous or irreversible event


Cool it, brothers
This could be an appeal for calm and reason among a group of people, possibly those incited by the action I took


So little done, so much to do
This phrase implies that despite my actions, there is still a lot of work or tasks that need to be done


Pardonnez-moi, monsieur
This is an apology in French, addressed to a male


One world at a time
This statement implies that changes or progress can be made gradually, one step or one thing at a time


Oh wow, oh wow, oh wow
This is a repetition that could signify different things, such as awe, disbelief, or euphoria


Certain butterfly
This could be a reference to a specific type or image of a butterfly, often symbolizing transformation or beauty


Today you will be (oh wow, oh wow, oh wow)
The repetition of this phrase could imply excitement or anticipation for the events of the day, or a sense of surprise at what will happen


In paradise
This could refer to a heavenly or idyllic place, which could be a literal or figurative destination


Into your hands
This phrase suggests surrender or submission to a higher power or authority


It is finished
This could mark the end of something, such as suffering, a task, or a cycle




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Michael Patrick Kelly, Alex Beitzke, Bradley Spence, Philip James Jewson

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@Michael.Patrick.Kelly.official Wstyd😡😡😡 podszywać się pod Michael'a Patrick'a Kelly, przepraszam, ale do pięt Mu niedorastasz,prezentując takie zachowanie, żenada!!!

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​@Agnieszka SzwarcPřesně tak Agnieszka😠😇😊 úplně stebou souhlasím..Ti falešný jsou všude, a už mě to pěkně s..e.
Jsem stebou proti všem takovým😉👍👍👍

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