And When I Die
Sweat & Tears Lyrics
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there'll be one child born and a world to carry on, to carry on.
I'm not scared of dying and I don't really care.
If it's peace you find in dying, well, then let the time be near.
If it's peace you find in dying, when dying time is here,
just bundle up my coffin cause it's cold way down there,
I hear that's it's cold way down there, yeah, crazy cold way down there.
there'll be one child born and a world to carry on, to carry on.
My troubles are many, they're as deep as a well.
I can swear there ain't no heaven but I pray there ain't no hell.
Swear there ain't no heaven and pray there ain't no hell,
but I'll never know by living, only my dying will tell,
only my dying will tell, yeah, only my dying will tell.
And when I die and when I'm gone,
there'll be one child born and a world to carry on, to carry on.
Give me my freedom for as long as I be.
All I ask of living is to have no chains on me.
All I ask of living is to have no chains on me,
and all I ask of dying is to go naturally, only want to go naturally.
Don't want to go by the devil, don't want to go by the demon,
don't want to go by Satan, don't want to die uneasy,
just let me go naturally.
And when I die and when I'm gone,
there'll be one child born, there'll be one child born.
When I die, there'll be one child born.
When I die, there'll be one child born.
When I die, there'll be one child born.
When I die, there'll be one child born.
The song “And When I Die” by Blood, Sweat & Tears is a deeply reflective ballad about the acceptance of death and the continuation of life. The singer expresses a sense of calmness and indifference towards dying, and instead emphasizes the importance of carrying on after death. The song invokes a sense of spiritualism and a belief in reincarnation, with the mention of a child being born after the singer’s death, and that it is up to the world to carry on.
The lyrics suggest a belief that death is a natural part of life, with the mention of wanting to “go naturally” and not succumb to the devil or Satan. The singer also expresses a wish to be free from the restrictions of life, asking for “no chains” on them. This could be interpreted as a desire for freedom from societal norms and expectations.
The song’s overall message is one of acceptance and understanding that death is an inevitable part of life. It encourages the listener to focus on the continuation of life after their passing rather than indulging in fear and anxiety towards death itself.
Line by Line Meaning
And when I die and when I'm dead, dead and gone, there'll be one child born and a world to carry on, to carry on.
Even after I pass away, life goes on and the world keeps turning. There will be a new life brought into this world, and the world will continue to move forward.
I'm not scared of dying and I don't really care. If it's peace you find in dying, well, then let the time be near.
I am not afraid of death and do not worry about it. If dying brings peace, then I am ready for it whenever the time comes.
If it's peace you find in dying, when dying time is here, just bundle up my coffin cause it's cold way down there, I hear that's it's cold way down there, yeah, crazy cold way down there.
If death brings serenity, when the time comes to leave this earth, I am ready. I just ask that you prepare my body appropriately for the coldness of the grave, as I have heard it is a frigid place.
My troubles are many, they're as deep as a well.
I have encountered many difficulties in my life that feel as vast and endless as the depths of a well.
I can swear there ain't no heaven but I pray there ain't no hell. Swear there ain't no heaven and pray there ain't no hell, but I'll never know by living, only my dying will tell, only my dying will tell, yeah, only my dying will tell.
I am uncertain about the existence of an afterlife, but I hope that there is no place of eternal torment. I will only find out the truth when I pass away.
Give me my freedom for as long as I be. All I ask of living is to have no chains on me.
I desire to have freedom for as long as I live. My only wish in life is to not be burdened by constraints or limitations.
All I ask of living is to have no chains on me, and all I ask of dying is to go naturally, only want to go naturally. Don't want to go by the devil, don't want to go by the demon, don't want to go by Satan, don't want to die uneasy, just let me go naturally.
In life, I desire to be free from restrictions, and in death, I only wish for a natural, peaceful passing without any dark presence or discomfort.
And when I die and when I'm gone, there'll be one child born and a world to carry on, to carry on.
Even after I leave this world, life will continue on, and there will be new life to take my place and continue the legacy of humanity.
When I die, there'll be one child born. When I die, there'll be one child born. When I die, there'll be one child born. When I die, there'll be one child born.
After I pass away, life will carry on, and newer generations will come into being, forging new paths and destinies.
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Written by: LAURA NYRO
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