Suicidal Dream
Silverchair Lyrics
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Approaching me quickly
Leaving a life of fear
I only want my mind to be clear
People making fun of me
For no reason but jealousy
I fantasize about my death
I'll kill myself from holding my breath
Voices telling me what to do
My suicidal dream
I'm sure you will get yours too
Help me comfort me
Stop me from feeling what I'm feeling now,
The rope is here,
Now I'll find a use,
I'll kill myself,
I'll put my head in a noose
My suicidal dream,
Voices telling me what to do,
My suicidal dream,
I'm sure you will get yours too,
Dreamin' about my death, dream,
Suicidal, suicidal, suicidal dream,
I'm suicidal,
Suicidal dream
The lyrics to Silverchair's "Suicidal Dream" are a stark portrayal of the intense pain and loneliness experienced by someone contemplating suicide. The singer of the song is overcome by feelings of despair and worthlessness, leading them to idealize their own death. They describe a pervasive sense of isolation, as people they encounter seem to mock and belittle them for no apparent reason. This only amplifies their growing sense of hopelessness and self-loathing, leading them to seriously consider taking their own life. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who feels completely alone in the world, and sees suicide as the only way to escape their overwhelming emotional pain.
The repeated refrain of "my suicidal dream" underscores the song's central theme of self-destructive thoughts and feelings. The use of the phrase "voices telling me what to do" suggests the singer is haunted by their own thoughts and perhaps struggling with mental illness or an inner turmoil that is difficult to articulate. The final lines of the song-- "I'm suicidal, Suicidal dream"-- capture the ultimate sadness and tragedy of the singer's plight, as they come to identify themselves completely with their own suicidal thoughts.
Overall, "Suicidal Dream" is a powerful testament to the power of music to give voice to the pain and sadness experienced by those struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts. The lyrics are frank and direct, without resorting to cliches or platitudes. They vividly capture the inner world of someone teetering on the brink of despair, and serve as a reminder of the importance of compassion and understanding in helping those who are struggling with mental health issues.
Line by Line Meaning
I dream about how it's going to end
I constantly think about how my life will eventually come to an end
Approaching me quickly
I feel like my death is quickly approaching
Leaving a life of fear
I want to escape this life, which is full of fear and sadness
I only want my mind to be clear
I wish to have a clear mind without any burden of sadness or anxiety
People making fun of me
I am being bullied by people for no reason other than their own jealousy
For no reason but jealousy
These people are jealous of me for no valid reason at all
I fantasize about my death
I have these recurring fantasies of taking my own life
I'll kill myself from holding my breath
I imagine myself killing myself by holding my breath until I die
My suicidal dream
This is the dream I keep having about taking my own life
Voices telling me what to do
I hear voices that urge me to take my life
I'm sure you will get yours too
I believe that the people who bully me will face their own consequences in life
Help me comfort me
I am asking for someone's help to comfort me in this difficult situation
Stop me from feeling what I'm feeling now
I want someone to help ease my feelings of sadness and anxiety
The rope is here
I have access to a rope which I could use to hang myself
Now I'll find a use
I see this rope as a way out of my pain and suffering
I'll kill myself
I have made the decision to end my life
I'll put my head in a noose
I plan to hang myself using the rope that is available to me
Dreamin' about my death, dream
I keep having these dreams in which I take my own life
Suicidal, suicidal, suicidal dream
I am fixating on the idea of suicide, to the point where it has become a recurring dream
I'm suicidal
I am having suicidal thoughts regularly
Suicidal dream
My recurrent dream about ending my own life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DANIEL JOHNS
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