Six Feet Under
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Underneath the wallowing
Was a tiny hint of chemistry
I'd be a liar if I wouldn't admit
All of your hell gave me a higher lift
I begin to wonder through all of today
How you would be if the addiction had stayed
Laughing at pictures I feel so revived
One thing I said to keep my spirit alive

Goodbye, so long, I won't forget to write
'Cause I've tried but my world was so much colder
Like I was six feet under

You walk through halls with naked walls
Are you still hiding or have you evolved?
Would you want to know me, or be someone else?
I'll never know exactly how you felt
As I'm reminiscing, it wasn't your fault
I wish I could help you walk through it all
Are you shaking without it or feeling the high?
Jump in the water or keep closing your eyes

Goodbye, so long, I won't forget to write
'Cause I've tried but my world was so much colder
Like I was six feet under

Don't jump off the ledge just hang on the rail
Over and over we're set up to fail
Well I'll be around when it's time for your life to revive
Identify and find yourself

Goodbye, so long, I won't forget to write
'Cause I've tried but my world was so much colder
Now that we've both grown older




Just like I always told you
Feels like I'm six feet under

Overall Meaning

In "Six Feet Under," the singer reflects on a past relationship that was heavily influenced by addiction. The first verse suggests that despite the dark and difficult times they faced, there was still a spark between them. The line "All of your hell gave me a higher lift" could be interpreted as the idea that their shared struggles bonded them in a way that was addictive in itself. However, it's clear throughout the song that this relationship was not a healthy one. The singer wonders how things could have been different if their partner had never succumbed to addiction. They lament not being able to help them through it and not truly understanding what their partner was going through.


The chorus repeats the phrase "goodbye, so long" as a way for the singer to move on from the past relationship. However, the line "my world was so much colder, like I was six feet under" suggests that even though they've tried to move on, they're still haunted by the memories and emotional weight of the past. The final verse offers a glimmer of hope for the singer's ex-partner. The line "Don't jump off the ledge just hang on the rail" shows that the singer still cares about their welfare and wants them to thrive. They offer support for their ex to identify and find themselves.


Overall, "Six Feet Under" is a poignant reflection on the complicated and painful dynamics of addiction in a relationship. It captures the nuances of the love, loss, and pain that can arise in these situations.


Line by Line Meaning

Underneath the wallowing
Beneath the surface level of sadness and despair


Was a tiny hint of chemistry
There was a hint of attraction or spark between us


I'd be a liar if I wouldn't admit
I can't lie, I have to confess


All of your hell gave me a higher lift
Your struggles made me feel better or more confident


I begin to wonder through all of today
Today, I started to think


How you would be if the addiction had stayed
What your life would be like if you hadn't overcome your addiction


Laughing at pictures I feel so revived
Looking at old pictures makes me feel alive or energized


One thing I said to keep my spirit alive
Something I told myself to stay positive or motivated


Goodbye, so long, I won't forget to write
I'm saying goodbye but I will keep in touch


'Cause I've tried but my world was so much colder
I tried to make it work but it just became colder or more distant


Like I was six feet under
I felt dead or buried


You walk through halls with naked walls
You move through life feeling exposed or vulnerable


Are you still hiding or have you evolved?
Are you still keeping things to yourself or have you changed?


Would you want to know me, or be someone else?
Do you want to get to know me for who I am or do you wish I was different?


I'll never know exactly how you felt
I can't fully understand your perspective or emotions


As I'm reminiscing, it wasn't your fault
Looking back on the past, I realize it wasn't your fault


I wish I could help you walk through it all
I wish I could have been there to support you through everything


Are you shaking without it or feeling the high?
Are you struggling without your addiction or feeling happy without it?


Jump in the water or keep closing your eyes
Take the risk or stay in your comfort zone


Don't jump off the ledge just hang on the rail
Don't give up, just hold on


Over and over we're set up to fail
Repeatedly, we're put in situations where we can't succeed


Well I'll be around when it's time for your life to revive
I'll be there when you're ready to start a new chapter of your life


Identify and find yourself
Discover who you are


Now that we've both grown older
Now that we've both matured


Just like I always told you
Like I said before


Feels like I'm six feet under
I still feel buried or trapped




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