Die Tonight
The Zodiac Killers Lyrics
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One more night, one more time
By yourself, no one else
One arrival time to hear you cry tonight
Pray today, slide away
And hide away, no one came
Holy graves, maiden names
And if you die alone tonight
I'll be right by your side
My advice, alone tonight
Wait a while save a life
Take yourself, you hate yourself
Lie awake, wide awake
Bruise yourself, lose yourself
Pressure's on but not for long remind yourself
And if you die alone tonight
I'll be right by your side
My advice alone tonight
Wait a while save a life
Daylight's fading, angels waiting
Breaking all the plans we're making
Daylight's fading, angels waiting
Breaking all the plans we're making
And if you die alone tonight
I'll be right by your side
My advice alone tonight
Wait a while save a life
And if you die alone tonight
I'll be right by your side
My advice alone tonight
Wait a while save a life
The Zodiac Killers' song Die Tonight conveys a sense of hopelessness and despair in its lyrics. The repeated phrases "lose yourself, save yourself" and "one more night, one more time" suggest a cycle of self-destructive behavior. The idea of being alone is present throughout the song, as the lyrics encourage taking care of oneself ("take yourself, you hate yourself") and warn against relying on others ("by yourself, no one else"). The line "one arrival time to hear you cry tonight" hints at the desperation of waiting for someone to arrive, possibly a metaphor for waiting for help that may never come.
The chorus provides a glimmer of hope, with the singer promising to be there for someone who may be on the brink of death ("if you die alone tonight, I'll be right by your side"). The advice to "wait a while, save a life" suggests that even when things seem bleak, there is always a chance for redemption.
The second verse introduces the idea of pressure and self-harm ("pressure's on but not for long, remind yourself"), which can be interpreted as societal or internal pressure pushing someone towards self-destructive behaviors. The repetition of "daylight's fading, angels waiting" suggests a sense of urgency or foreboding, as if time is running out.
Overall, Die Tonight is a dark and introspective song that tackles themes of mental health and the importance of seeking help.
Line by Line Meaning
Lose yourself, save yourself
Let go of what's holding you back and focus on self-improvement.
One more night, one more time
Take it one day at a time, one step at a time.
By yourself, no one else
You are responsible for your own life and well-being.
One arrival time to hear you cry tonight
Someone will be there to listen and support you when you need it most.
Pray today, slide away
Find peace and solace in prayer and meditation.
And hide away, no one came
Sometimes you have to retreat and take care of yourself on your own.
Holy graves, maiden names
Life is fleeting and can be unpredictable, cherish what you have.
Take a breath and hold it in and out again
Take a moment to pause and collect yourself before pushing forward again.
And if you die alone tonight
In your darkest hour, you are not truly alone.
I'll be right by your side
There is always someone who cares and is willing to support you.
My advice, alone tonight
Sometimes the best thing to do is to take time for yourself and reflect.
Wait a while save a life
Be patient and take care of your own well-being so that you can be there for others.
Take yourself, you hate yourself
Acknowledge your flaws and work towards self-love and acceptance.
Lie awake, wide awake
Restlessness and anxiety can take hold, but it's important to stay alert and vigilant.
Bruise yourself, lose yourself
Don't harm yourself or give up on your goals in the face of adversity.
Pressure's on but not for long remind yourself
Challenges are temporary, and you have the strength to overcome them.
Daylight's fading, angels waiting
Time is running out, but there are still always opportunities for hope and redemption.
Breaking all the plans we're making
Life can be unpredictable and throw obstacles in our path, but we have the power to adapt and change course.
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cwazyazn
I think one of the main reasons he didn’t get caught is because he had the restraint to stop. Most killers will have the urge for a long time and once they finally subdue that urge, the thrill of it all is too much to escape. This man, somehow managed to resist against that thrill once he knew he was close to getting caught. Perhaps something in his life was too valuable to loose.
Sissi A.
@Dragonbones 560 since he killed folks that were having a good time, he probably was traumatized as a child and was extremely jealous and angry of his upbringing.
Sissi A.
@cwazyazn fell in love? Baha
Sissi A.
@CJ InChina haha maybe he was into cars something he could get away fast.
Sissi A.
@DrugStar1136 baha
DrugStar1136
@Sissi A. Hahaha, yeah true.
oofer doofer
Authorities: Man this killer is smart and re-
Man: i literally saw a guy bury weapons used in the killings in the mountains
Authorities: Ahem... as i said, this killer is smart and really cautious, really hard to catch
Sissi A.
I got a copper nickel too.
Vanity Fair
@Jae Texxas I don't think so but the police did a terrible job on this case.
MiniMugenMan
To be fair, taking authorities to a random hole in the ground probably wouldn't get a lot done.