Better Off Dead
Sleeping with Sirens Lyrics


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She said she wants to end it all when she's all alone in her room
She cries
The way she feels inside is too much for her
When all you got is these four walls
It's not that hard to feel so small
Or even exist at all
How come no one heard her when she said
Maybe I'm better off dead
If I was would it finally be enough
To shut out all those voices in my head?
Maybe I'm better off dead
Better off dead!
Did you hear a word
Hear a word I said?
This is not where I belong
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
Gone, gone
This is not where I belong
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone

She doesn't know she's beautiful
Because no one's ever told her so
And the demons that she has, are all she knows
And maybe she can fall in love with someone in her life that she could trust
And tell her she's enough (Have someone tell her she's enough?)
How come no one heard her when she said

Maybe I'm better off dead
If I was would it finally be enough
To shut out all those voices in my head?
Maybe I'm better off dead
Better off dead!
Did you hear a word
Hear a word I said?
This is not where I belong
You gonna miss me when I'm gone
This is not where I belong
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone

When all you got is these four walls
It's not hard to feel so small
When all you got is these four walls
It's not hard to feel so small
All she wanted was to be enough
All she wanted was to be enough
So what does it take?
Maybe it's not too late
Yeah no one heard her when she said

Maybe I'm better off dead
If I was would it finally be enough
To shut out all those voices in my head?
Maybe I'm better off dead
Better off dead!
Did you hear a word
Hear a word I said?
This is not where I belong
You gonna miss me when I'm gone
Gone, gone
This is not where I belong
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
Gone, gone




This is not where I belong
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Better Off Dead" by Sleeping with Sirens deal with the themes of loneliness, depression, and thoughts of suicide. The song features a young woman who, in the confines of her room, is unable to escape the feelings of isolation and the weight of the world on her shoulders. She feels as if the demons that torment her are all she knows, and without anyone around to tell her she's enough, she contemplates the idea of ending it all. The song explores the struggle of feeling small and insignificant and not being heard when one tries to express themselves. The artist tries to convey the idea that even if it may seem like there is no hope, it is important to keep holding on.


The chorus's repetition of "Maybe I'm better off dead" is a stark reminder of how serious and desperate the situation can be for people experiencing depression. The lyrics illustrate the isolation that the young woman experiences as she deals with her inner demons. The lines "When all you got is these four walls, It's not hard to feel so small" are particularly powerful, highlighting how the monotony and lack of connection only serve to exacerbate the sense of alienation.


Overall, the lyrics in "Better Off Dead" are a message to people who are struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts that they are not alone. They serve as a reminder to be there for one another, to listen, and to show others that they are not insignificant.


Line by Line Meaning

She said she wants to end it all when she's all alone in her room
She confides in the idea to kill herself when no one is around to see or help her


The way she feels inside is too much for her
The pain inside of her is unbearable


When all you got is these four walls, it's not that hard to feel so small, or even exist at all
Being confined to a room with nowhere to go can lead to feelings of loneliness and emptiness


How come no one heard her when she said
Her cry for help went unnoticed and unheard


Maybe I'm better off dead, if I was would it finally be enough, to shut out all those voices in my head?
She wonders if death could silence her demons and mental torment


Did you hear a word, hear a word I said?
She questions if anyone has ever truly listened to her and understood her struggles


This is not where I belong, you're gonna miss me when I'm gone, gone, gone
She knows that she does not belong in a place of darkness and misery, and worries that those who didn't try to help her will miss her when she's no longer around


She doesn't know she's beautiful, because no one's ever told her so
She doesn't realize her worth because no one has ever recognized it or told her that she is enough


And maybe she can fall in love with someone in her life that she could trust, and tell her she's enough?
She longs for someone to love and trust, and to validate her worth by telling her that she is enough


When all you got is these four walls, it's not hard to feel so small
Being trapped and confined can cause one to feel like they are insignificant and powerless


All she wanted was to be enough
Her ultimate desire was to feel like she was enough - worthy of love and belonging


So what does it take? Maybe it's not too late
She questions what it takes to feel like she's enough, and wonders if it's too late for her to find that validation




Lyrics Ā© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOHN WILLIAM FELDMANN, KELLIN QUINN, NICHOLAS FURLONG

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Ryn

Reasons why you should stay alive.
1. We would miss you.
2. It's not worth the regret. Either by yourself if you failed or just simply left scars, or the regret everyone else feels by not doing enough to help you.
3. It does get better. Believe it or not it will eventually get better. Sometimes you have to go through the storm to get to the rainbow.
4. There's so much you would miss out on doing.
5. There is always a reason to live. It might not be clear right now, but it is always there.
6. So many people care, and it would hurt them if you hurt yourself.
7. You ARE worth it. Don't let anyone, especially yourself, tell you otherwise.
8. You are amazing.
9. A time will come, once you've battled the toughest times of your life and are in ease once again, where you will be so glad that you decided to keep on living. You will emerge stronger from this all, and won't regret your choice to carry on with life. Because things always get better.
10. What about all the things you've always wanted to do? What about the things you've planned, but never got around to doing? You can't do them when you're dead.
11. I love you. Even if only one person loves you, that's still a reason to stay alive.
12. You won't be able to listen to music if you die.
13. Killing yourself is never worth it. You'll hurt both yourself and all the people you care about.
14. There are so many people that would miss you, including me.
15. You're preventing a future generation, YOUR KIDS, from even being born.
16. How do you think your family would feel? Would it improve their lives if you died?
17. You're gorgeous, amazing, and to someone you are perfect.
18. Think about your favourite music artist, you'll never hear their voice again...
19. You'll never have the feeling of walking into a warm building on a cold day
20. Listening to incredibly loud music
21. Being alive is just really good.
22. Not being alive is really bad.
23. Finding your soulmate.
24. Red pandas
25. Going to diners at three in the morning.
26. Really soft pillows.
27. Eating pizza in New York City.
28. Proving people wrong with your success.
29. Watching the jerks that doubted you fail at life.
30. Seeing someone trip over a garbage can.
31. Being able to help other people.
32. Bonfires.
33. Sitting on rooftops.
34. Seeing every single country in the world.
35. Going on roadtrips.
36. You might win the lottery someday.
37. Listening to music on a record player.
38. Going to the top of the Eiffel Tower.
39. Taking really cool pictures.
40. Literally meeting thousands of new people.
41. Hearing crazy stories.
42. Telling crazy stories.
43. Eating ice cream on a hot day.
44. More Harry Potter books could come out, you never know.
45. Travelling to another planet someday.
46. Having an underwater house.
47. Randomly running into your hero on the street.
48. Having your own room at a fancy hotel.
49. Trampolines.
50. Think about your favourite movie, you'll never watch it again.
51. Think about the feeling of laughing out loud in a public place because your best friend has just sent you an inside joke,
52. Your survival will make the world better, even if it's for just one person or 20 or 100 or more.
53. People do care.
54. Treehouses
55. Hanging out with your soul mate in a treehouse
55. Snorting when you laugh and not caring who sees
56. I don't even know you and I love you.
57. I don't even know you and I care about you.
58. Because nobody is going to be like you ever, so embrace your uniqueness!
59. You won't be here to experience the first cat world emperor.
60. WHAT ABOUT FOOD?! YOU'LL MISS CHOCOLATE AND ALL THE OTHER NOM THINGS!
61. Starbucks.
62. Hugs.
63. Stargazing.
64. You have a purpose, and it's up to you to find out what it is.
65. You've changed somebody's life.
66. Now you could change the world.
67. You will meet the person that's perfect for you.
68. No matter how much or how little, you have your life ahead of you.
69. You have the chance to save somebody's life.
70. If you end your life, you're stopping yourself from achieving great things.
71. Making snow angels.
72. Making snowmen.
73. Snowball fights.
74. Life is what you make of it.
75. Everybody has a talent.
76. Laughing until you cry.
77. Having the ability to be sad means you have the ability to be happy.
78. The world would not be the same if you didn't exist.
79. Its possible to turn frowns, upside down
80. Be yourself, don't take anyone's shit, and never let them take you alive.
81. Heroes are ordinary people who make themselves extraordinary. Be your own hero.
82. Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections.
83. One day your smile will be real.
84. Having a really hot, relaxing bath after a stressful day.
85. Lying on grass and laughing at the clouds.
86. Getting completely smashed with your best friends.
87. Eating crazy food.
88. Staying up all night watching your favourite films with a loved one.
89. Sleeping in all day.
90. Creating something you're proud of.
91. You can look back on yourself 70 years later and being proud you didn't commit
92. Being able to meet your Internet friends.
93. Tea / Coffee / Hot Chocolate
94. The new season of Sherlock
95. Cuddling under the stars.
96. Being stupid in public because you just can.
97. If you are reading this then you are alive! Is there any more reason to smile?
98. being able to hug that one person you havent seen in years
99. People care enough about you and your future to come up with 100 reasons for you not to do this.
100. But, the final and most important one is, just, being able to experience life. Because even if your life doesn't seem so great right now, literally anything could happen

not mine but i feel that you would appreciate it. ik that this was posted a long time ago.



Martina Jara

She says she wants to end it all when she's all alone in her room
She cries
The way she feels inside is too much for her
When all you got is these four walls
It's not that hard to feel so small
Or even exist at all
How come no one heard her when she said

Maybe I'm better off dead
If I was would it finally be enough
To shut out all those voices in my head?
Maybe I'm better off dead
Better off dead
Did you hear a word?
Hear a word I said?
This is not where I belong
You gonna miss me when I'm gone
Gone
Gone
This is not where I belong
You gonna miss me when I'm gone

She doesn't know she's beautiful
Because no one's ever told her so
And the demons that she hides are all she knows
And maybe she can fall in love with someone in her life that she could trust
And tell her she's enoughĀ 
(Have someone tell her she's enough)
How come no one heard her when she said

Maybe I'm better off dead
If I was would it finally be enough
To shut out all those voices in my head?
Maybe I'm better off dead
Better off dead
Did you hear a word?
Hear a word I said?
This is not where I belong
You gonna miss me when I'm gone
This is not where I belong
You gonna miss me when I'm gone

When all you got is these four walls
It's not hard to feel so small
When all you got is these four walls
It's not hard to feel so small
All she wanted was to be enough
All she wanted was to be enough
So what does it take?
Maybe it's not too late
Yeah no one heard her when she said

Maybe I'm better off dead
If I was would it finally be enough
To shut out all those voices in my head?
Maybe I'm better off dead
Better off dead
Did you hear a word?
Hear a word I said?
This is not where I belong
You gonna miss me when I'm gone
Gone
Gone
This is not where I belong
You gonna miss me when I'm gone
Gone
Gone
This is not where I belong
You gonna miss me when I'm gone



Someone Lol

[Verse 1]
She says she wants to end it all when she's all alone in her room
She cries
The way she feels inside is too much for her
When all you got is these four walls
It's not that hard to feel so small
Or even exist at all
How come no one heard her when she said

[Chorus]
Maybe I'm better off dead
If I was would it finally be enough
To shut out all those voices in my head?
Maybe I'm better off dead
Better off dead!
Did you hear a word
Hear a word I said?
This is not where I belong
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
Gone, gone
This is not where I belong
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone

[Verse 2]
She doesn't know she's beautiful
Because no one's ever told her so
And the demons that she has is all she knows
And maybe she can fall in love with someone in her life that she could trust
And tell her she's enough (Have someone tell her she's enough)
How come no one heard her when she said

[Chorus]
Maybe I'm better off dead
If I was would it finally be enough
To shut out all those voices in my head?
Maybe I'm better off dead
Better off dead!
Did you hear a word
Hear a word I said?
This is not where I belong
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
Gone, gone
This is not where I belong
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone

[Bridge]
When all you got is these four walls
It's not hard to feel so small
When all you got is these four walls
It's not hard to feel so small
All she wanted was to be enough
All she wanted was to be enough
So what does it take?
Maybe it's not too late
Yeah no one heard her when she said

[Chorus]
Maybe I'm better off dead
If I was would it finally be enough
To shut out all those voices in my head?
Maybe I'm better off dead
Better off dead!
Did you hear a word
Hear a word I said?
This is not where I belong
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
Gone, gone
This is not where I belong
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone



All comments from YouTube:

hatena yousei

his voice is higher than my self esteem.
well, anything is higher than my self esteem, really.

S. Hink

Actually same

Quickle pickle The cat

Same

Sashlik

blxck pxrxde. Hi, I saw you in the coment section of a mcr video before

Smoking Thin rat

@Sashlik I guess you can say he's a man of culture

Elisa Isaac

Same

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blurry baby

Thank you so much. Iā€™ve been suicidal, Iļø was in patient hospitalized for depression, suicidal attempts and thoughts, and self mutilation. One day, the nurse bought in this little radio. It was on an Alt rock channel. This song came on. Iļø had heard it once before, when my friend was suicidal and this song bought me to tears then. It still does now. This song gave me motivation to keep fighting and to get medication. Thank you. Iļø am seeing you all live December Sixth. Iļø love yaā€™ll, and thanks for saving me.

Yasmine

Sgpanda 863 how was it? Thank you for sharing your beautiful story. ā™”

lay

i really hope you're feeling better :)

Alciee Chan

Sgpanda 863 I still am Iā€™m 15 now I was since I was 10 but Iā€™ve never done anything to myself cause I think itā€™s a disgrace

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