Dead Boys
Sam Fender Lyrics

The anniversaries are short lived
The occasions for celebration are fleeting, barely lasting any time at all.

But they come back around at a breakneck speed
Yet these moments return quickly, at a dizzying pace.

My world spins so fast
The singer's life moves quickly and enthusiastically.

The centrifugal force keep me stuck in the middle
The force of life's momentum keeps the artist trapped in the center of it all.

We all tussle with the black dog
We all grapple with dark thoughts or emotions, whether we share them or not.

Some out loud and some in silence
People express their inner struggles in different ways, some openly and others privately.

Everybody 'round here just drink
The locals in the singer's community resort to alcohol as a coping mechanism.

'Cause that's our culture
This behavior has become normalized and expected in their society.

All the dead boys in our hometown
The community has lost many young men, leaving a lasting impact.

We close our eyes, learn our pain
The town comes to terms with their grief and suffering on their own, with little outside assistance or comfort.

Nobody ever could explain
The reasons behind the tragedies remain a mystery, and the townspeople are left without answers.

All the dead boys in our hometown
The cycle of loss and heartache persists, taking a toll on the townspeople's mental health and well-being.

(Oh)
A brief interjection, perhaps indicating a moment of emotional intensity or urgency.

All the dead boys in our hometown
The impact of losing loved ones reverberates throughout the community, with each casualty adding to the collective pain.