The song went viral on the video sharing app TikTok and through radio airplay in early 2020. On TikTok, the song had over 4.1 billion plays for the month of March alone and it peaked at #10 on the Mediabase charts. The radio edit of the song altered any lyric relating to death in the song and radio hosts would refer to the song as "coffee for your head."
Originally released on the "some boring, love stories, pt. 2" EP in February 2019, the song's commercial release was delayed by a year due to the clearance of the sample of Beabadoobee's 2017 song "Coffee". Powfu said on Twitter in April 2019 that he had not put it on Spotify because he was "scared [he'd] get in trouble from the sample [he] use in it", but said he "would upload it anyway" and told his followers to give him "a week and a half". It was finally released to streaming and download services in February 2020. On May 28, 2020, a later version featured on his EP "Poems of the Past", which included the original version, was released featuring American pop punk band Blink-182.
death bed
Powfu Lyrics
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Don't go to bed
I'll make a cup of coffee for your head
I'll get you up and going out of bed
Yeah
I don't wanna fall asleep
I don't wanna pass away
I don't know why this has happened
But I probably deserve it
I tried to do my best
But you know that I'm not perfect
I been praying for forgiveness
You've been praying for my health
When I leave this earth
Hoping you'll find someone else
'Cause yeah, we still young there's so much we haven't done
Getting married, start a family
Watch your husband with his son
I wish it could be me
But I won't make it off this bed
I hope I go to heaven
So I see you once again
My life was kinda short
But I got so many blessings
Happy you were mine
It sucks that it's all ending
Don't stay awake for too long
Don't go to bed
I'll make a cup of coffee for your head
I'll get you up and going out of bed (yeah, ayy)
And I, don't stay awake for too long
Don't go to bed
I'll make a cup of coffee for your head
I'll get you up and going out of bed (ayy, yeah)
I'm happy that you're here with me
I'm sorry if I tear up
When me and you were younger
You would always make me cheer up
Taking goofy videos
While walking through the park
You would jump into my arms
Every time you heard a bark
Cuddle in your sheets
Sang me sound asleep
And sneak out through your kitchen at exactly 1:03
Sundays went to church
On Mondays watched a movie
Soon you'll be alone
Sorry that you have to lose me
Don't stay awake for too long
Don't go to bed
I'll make a cup of coffee for your head
I'll get you up and going out of bed
And I, don't stay awake for too long
Don't go to bed
I'll make a cup of coffee for your head
I'll get you up and going out of bed
Don't stay awake for too long
Don't go to bed
I'll make a cup of coffee for your head
I'll get you up and going out of bed
And I, don't stay awake for too long
Don't go to bed
I'll make a cup of coffee for your head
I'll get you up and going out of bed
And I, don't stay awake for too long
Don't go to bed
I'll make a cup of coffee for your head
I'll get you up and going out of bed
Powfu's song "death bed" is a touching expression of love and loss. The opening lines urge the listener not to stay awake for too long, but the reason behind this remains unclear at first. Soon, we learn that the singer is dying, and they don't want their loved one to see them suffer.
The dynamic between the two is one of caring and support. The singer promises to make a cup of coffee for their loved one and get them up and going out of bed. They express a desire to stay awake with their loved one, to cherish what time they have left.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on their life, expressing regret at not being able to see their future, including getting married and starting a family. However, they find solace in the knowledge that their loved one will eventually find someone new. Despite their impending death, they remain grateful for the blessings they have had in their short life and are glad that their loved one was a part of it.
The chorus repeats with a sense of urgency, emphasizing the singer's desire to make the most of their limited time with their loved one. The final lines are bittersweet and intimate. The singer fondly remembers their time with their loved one, from taking goofy videos to singing them to sleep, and promises to make them one last cup of coffee before they go.
Overall, "death bed" is a heartfelt and poignant tribute to the power of love, even in the face of death.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't stay awake for too long
I don't want you to worry or suffer for long
Don't go to bed
I want to be with you and take care of you
I'll make a cup of coffee for your head
I'll try to comfort you and make you feel better
I'll get you up and going out of bed
I'll motivate you to keep going
I don't wanna fall asleep
I don't want to let go of you
I don't wanna pass away
I don't want to die
I been thinking of our future 'cause I'll never see those days
I'm sad because I won't be able to see the life we could have had together
I don't know why this has happened
I'm uncertain about why I'm dying
But I probably deserve it
I think I might have done something wrong to deserve this
I tried to do my best
I did everything I could with the time I had
But you know that I'm not perfect
I acknowledge my flaws and mistakes
I been praying for forgiveness
I'm seeking absolution for my sins
You've been praying for my health
You've been wishing that I recover and stay alive
When I leave this earth
When I die
Hoping you'll find someone else
I want you to move on and find love again
'Cause yeah, we still young there's so much we haven't done
We're still young and there were so many things we wanted to do together
Getting married, start a family
We dreamed of getting married and starting a family someday
Watch your husband with his son
I could picture you being happy with another man and your child
I wish it could be me
I wish I could stay alive and fulfill those dreams with you
But I won't make it off this bed
I'm going to die soon and won't be able to leave this bed
I hope I go to heaven
I hope to go to a better place after I die
So I see you once again
So I can reunite with you, even just in spirit
My life was kinda short
My life was brief and short-lived
But I got so many blessings
I'm grateful for the good things that happened in my life
Happy you were mine
I'm happy that you were a part of my life and that I got to love you
It sucks that it's all ending
It's sad that my life and our time together is coming to an end
I'm happy that you're here with me
I'm comforted by your presence and your love
I'm sorry if I tear up
I'm sorry if I cry or show my emotions
When me and you were younger
When we were kids
You would always make me cheer up
You always knew how to make me happy and laugh
Taking goofy videos
We used to make silly videos together
While walking through the park
We would take walks and enjoy nature together
You would jump into my arms
You would hug me tightly when you heard dogs barking
Every time you heard a bark
Because you were scared of dogs
Cuddle in your sheets
We would cuddle in bed
Sang me sound asleep
You would sing me lullabies until I fell asleep
And sneak out through your kitchen at exactly 1:03
Sometimes we would sneak out and have fun adventures at night
Sundays went to church
We would go to church together on Sundays
On Mondays watched a movie
We would watch movies together on Mondays
Soon you'll be alone
I'm sad that you'll have to live without me
Sorry that you have to lose me
I'm sorry that I have to leave you and that you'll have to grieve
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christian Klosterman, Beatrice Ilejay Laus, Isaiah Faber, Oscar Freddie Lang
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jeremy
is good song for all the people(͠≖ ͜ʖ͠≖)
Raquel
powfu im your biggest fan I love your music sooooo much I made sooooooooo many play list of your songs ❤️❤️
@TheBoringViber
This is the third song I ever felt sad.
Here are the three if you care:
Residente - Rene (Search for lyrics on english since the song is in spanish)
Undertale - Toriel House OST (I dont remember why i cried with this song when i was a fan of undertale lol)
Powfu - Death bed
@Soldatt_1
This song makes me feel like i lost someone i never had
@hackerhacker3667
Yes, the youtube community put your comment at the top for that...
😥
@100crankthis
Yes true dude
@-___-6490
Same lol
@DZTWoo
Very true....
@sino8066
It makes me remember that sooner or later my dog and all my pets might die when i grow up :( im trying to come to terms with life changing faster than i wish it would, but life doesnt stay the same, remember any day could be someone or somethings final. remember to love your self and care about someones health. i dont want you to make mistakes i did
@RobsonRenan
It's even sadder when you realize that the song talks about a man in a coma and his wife who doesn't want to let him go
@sashababy517
Oh 😢