i don't wanna be
Type O Negative Lyrics
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Two glass houses, twenty stones
Fourteen yellow, six are blue
Could it be worse quite doubtful
Two steps forward, three steps back
Without warning, heart attack
He fell asleep in the snow
Please don't dress in black
When you're at his wake
Don't go there to mourn
But to celebrate
In the first verse of Type O Negative's "I Don't Wanna Be Me," the lyrics are a metaphorical description of a person who is continually making mistakes, picking fights, or causing problems for themselves. The singer compares this person's life to two glass houses, which they repeatedly throw stones at. The stones represent the mistakes and issues that this person brings upon themselves, some of which are insignificant (14 yellow stones), and some of which are major (6 blue stones). However, despite the difficulties this person faces, the singer suggests that things could still be worse, even if it seems unlikely.
The second verse takes a darker turn, describing the sudden and tragic death of this person after a heart attack. The lyrics suggest that this person was alone when they died, having fallen asleep in the snow. The bleak imagery of the verse contrasts sharply with the upbeat, almost whimsical tone of the first verse, highlighting the impermanence of life and the futility of dwelling on mistakes.
The chorus implores mourners not to dress in black but to celebrate the life of this person. It's a reminder that while life is full of ups and downs, it's essential to find joy in the journey and not be too hard on oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Ever throwing at his home
Constantly hurling insults and negativity towards him
Two glass houses, twenty stones
He lives in an environment surrounded by people who are also quick to criticize and judge others
Fourteen yellow, six are blue
The ratio of negative to positive comments he receives is heavily skewed towards negativity
Could it be worse quite doubtful
The situation could be worse, but it's already pretty bad
Two steps forward, three steps back
No matter how hard he tries to improve, he seems to keep falling behind again and again
Without warning, heart attack
Something bad can happen unexpectedly at any moment
He fell asleep in the snow
He died in a cold and lonely place
Never woke up, died alone
He passed away without anyone by his side
Please don't dress in black
Please don't mourn his death
When you're at his wake
If you attend his funeral service
Don't go there to mourn
Don't go there to feel sad and cry
But to celebrate
But go there to commemorate his life and the good memories you had with him
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER THOMAS STEELE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@yinx9090
I don't wanna be
I don't wanna be me
I don't wanna be
Me anymore
Ever throwing at his home
Two glass houses, twenty stones
Fourteen yellow, six are blue
Could it be worse? Quite doubtful
I don't wanna be
I don't wanna be me
I don't wanna be
Me anymore
I don't wanna be
I don't wanna be me
I don't wanna be
Me anymore
One, two
One, two, three, four
Two steps forward, three steps back
Without warning, heart attack
He fell asleep in the snow
Never woke up, died alone
I don't wanna be
I don't wanna be me
I don't wanna be
Me anymore
I don't wanna be
I don't wanna be me
I don't wanna be
Me anymore
One, two
One, two, three, four
Please don't dress in black
When you're at his wake
Don't go there to mourn
But to celebrate
Please don't dress in black
When you're at his wake
Don't go there to mourn
But to celebrate
I don't wanna be
I don't wanna be me
I don't wanna be
Me anymore
I don't wanna be
I don't wanna be me
I don't wanna be
Me anymore
One, two
One, two, three, four
I don't wanna be (I don't wanna be)
I don't wanna be me (wanna be me)
I don't wanna be (I don't wanna be)
Me anymore
I don't wanna be (I don't wanna be)
I don't wanna be me (wanna be me)
I don't wanna be (I don't wanna be)
Me anymore
@mjgutzmann1681
Idk what's better:
-A kick-ass and insightful song..
-The sexy, talented and immortal Peter..
-That lovable fellow who clearly is not afraid to make an ass outta himself (but dances like M Jackson just a little too well)..
-That Type O as a whole is comfortable with not taking themselves too seriously and has such good humor?
-The dog watching TV with Peter..
Tough call all around..
@geks08
This song is strangely comforting. It makes me feel like I'm not the only one wishing I could be someone else so I don't have to deal with everything in my life.
@geks08
@Hentai Senpai I bet not. The state of the world right now along with personal hardships is no doubt a lot to handle for just one person. I just want you to know that you shouldn't beat yourself up over a lack of motivation if you have it. Or if you're in school and haven't completed your work, it's so understandable. Your mental health matters more than work :)
@oddindian1
It's forever eerie to hear this song. He literally died exactly as it said in the song. Pete was tapped into something in his life.
@geks08
@@oddindian1 I was thinking of that too, there was a similar happening with Freddie Mercury
@misanthropic985
That’s why they made it sweetheart
It’s about one of the roadies who passed away
@misanthropic985
@@oddindian1 yeah, except it’s not about him, it’s about a roadie who literally died in the snow.
@patriciasalazar3712
Everyday I go to work, this plays on a loop in my head.
@nichtsschannel6735
Me too. Work sucks.
@joelosminski4525
😂
@paulmcdonough1093
live for the minute inch by inch lifes a sinch i do the same :)