Last Call
Please Mr Gravedigger Lyrics
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A broken hope a broken dream from every broken start.
My heart still beats and you still breathe
And that's what i can't stand.
A smile on the outside a razor blade in hand.
I just called to say goodbye
To locked lips and loneliness scream
I hope you die.
In "Last Call", Please Mr. Gravedigger paints a picture of desperation and a longing for release. The lyrics seem to express a sense of betrayal or hurt caused by someone close to them. The singer seems to have reached the end of their rope and is ready to cut ties with the person who hurt them. They describe themselves as having a smile on the outside, but hiding a razor blade in their heart, suggesting that they may be putting on a brave face but are really suffering inside. The reference to broken hopes and dreams suggests that this is not the first time they have been let down.
The final lines of the song are particularly powerful. The singer says, "I just called to say goodbye / To locked lips and loneliness scream / I hope you die / Goodbye." The reference to "locked lips" suggests that they didn't speak out about their pain until now, and that this was their final act of courage. Their hope that the person they are leaving behind will "die" may be hyperbolic, but it suggests that they feel deeply wounded and want to be free of the pain caused by the other person.
Overall, "Last Call" is a haunting, powerful song about the pain of betrayal and the courage it takes to leave that pain behind.
Line by Line Meaning
A smile on the outside, a razor blade at heart
Presenting a cheerful facade to the world while feeling deep pain and anguish inside.
A broken hope a broken dream from every broken start
Feeling like every attempt at happiness has only led to disappointment and despair.
My heart still beats and you still breathe
Acknowledging that despite the desire for the other person to suffer, they are still alive and breathing.
And that's what i can't stand.
Expressing frustration and sadness that the other person is still alive and well.
A smile on the outside a razor blade in hand.
Continuing to hide inner turmoil by projecting a happy demeanor, while secretly harboring harmful intentions.
I just called to say goodbye
Announcing the intention to end the relationship or connection with the other person.
To locked lips and loneliness scream
Breaking free from a relationship that was full of secrets and pain, that left them feeling lonely and isolated.
I hope you die.
Expressing the deepest desire for the other person's demise, likely due to their role in contributing to the artist's misery.
Goodbye.
The final farewell to the other person, marking the end of their connection and cutting ties completely.
Contributed by Asher W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.