Grave Digging
The Classic Crime Lyrics


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I've been sitting in the suicide lane on highway 99,
Waiting for a sign in the headlights
I've been to war with my mind,
But things will be different this time,
I won't be putting up a fight

[Chorus: x2]
Give me your poison pills cause I'm
Digging my star-crossed grave tonight
No longer living a lie, no longer living

I've been sitting by the train tracks
Near the back door of my mind
Waiting for the planets to align
I've got every good reason to make this open season
I'll hang my head above your mantle piece tonight

[Chorus: x4]





Grave digging, grave digging, grave digging
We're digging our own grave

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Classic Crime's song "Grave Digging" seem to be describing a sense of desperation and hopelessness. The singer, sitting in the suicide lane, is waiting for a sign in the headlights. This imagery speaks to the idea of being stuck, of not moving forward or backward, but rather just waiting for something to happen or for some kind of clarity. The singer has also been to war with their mind, suggesting a struggle with mental health issues. But in this moment, they won't be putting up a fight. This could be interpreted as accepting defeat or surrendering, but it could also be read as a willingness to let go of control and allow things to unfold as they may.


The chorus of the song repeats the line "Give me your poison pills cause I'm digging my star-crossed grave tonight." This can be seen as the singer asking for something that will cause their demise, either literally or figuratively. It's unclear what kind of poison pills they are referring to, but the language of "star-crossed grave" suggests a tragic, predetermined fate. The singer seems resigned to their fate and ready to stop living a lie, which could mean they are ready to face their true self or end their life.


Later in the song, the singer says they've been sitting by the train tracks near the back door of their mind, waiting for the planets to align. This is another image of waiting and hoping for something to happen, but also implies a sort of cosmic alignment that needs to occur for things to be set right. The singer has every good reason to make this open season, meaning they have solid reasons for doing whatever it is they are planning on doing. They then say they'll hang their head above someone else's mantle piece tonight, suggesting a final, dramatic act.


Overall, the lyrics to "Grave Digging" paint a picture of someone who feels trapped, hopeless, and ready to let go. It's a dark song that speaks to the human experience of struggling with mental health and the desperate search for meaning and purpose.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been sitting in the suicide lane on highway 99,
I have been contemplating suicide while sitting in the fast lane of Highway 99.


Waiting for a sign in the headlights
I am waiting for a sign or a reason to end my life, which may come in the form of headlights.


I've been to war with my mind,
I have been battling mental illness and negative thoughts for some time now.


But things will be different this time,
However, I have made the decision that this time will be different and I will not struggle or fight the urge to end my life.


I won't be putting up a fight
I have accepted that I will take my own life and I will not resist or struggle against it.


[Chorus: x2]
Repetition of the chorus


Give me your poison pills cause I'm
I would like someone to give me pills that will cause me to die quickly or without pain.


Digging my star-crossed grave tonight
I am purposely digging my own grave, knowing that my life will end tonight and it was written in the stars to happen this way.


No longer living a lie, no longer living
I am no longer living a lie or pretending that everything is okay. I have accepted that I am going to take my life.


I've been sitting by the train tracks
I am waiting for a train to come and hit me, ending my life without having to take any action myself.


Near the back door of my mind
This desire to end my life has been lurking in the back of my mind for some time now.


Waiting for the planets to align
I am waiting for some kind of sign or cosmic event to occur that will make me believe that it is time to end my life.


I've got every good reason to make this open season
I have convinced myself that there are no more reasons to live and that this is the right time to end my life.


I'll hang my head above your mantle piece tonight
My death will be like a trophy or decoration for someone, as they will be able to hang my head above their mantle piece as a reminder of my life and death.


[Chorus: x4]
Repetition of the chorus


Grave digging, grave digging, grave digging
This line is a repetition of the title and signifies the act of purposely taking actions that lead to one's own death or downfall.


We're digging our own grave
The collective 'we' refers to people who share my struggles and may be considering taking their own life as well, and we are all actively and deliberately taking actions that lead to our own deaths.




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