(1) The … Read Full Bio ↴Youth Brigade can refer to two different punk music groups.
(1) The first was a punk music trio formed by brothers Mark Stern, Adam Stern, and Shawn Stern, in Hollywood, California in 1980. The band has broken up and subsequently re-formed a number of times. They have been together again for several years as of 2006, and playing shows throughout California. Youth Brigade have only released a few records, but were influential as the founders of the Better Youth Organization, an independent record label and concert booking firm.
(2) Youth Brigade was also another, unrelated punk band from Washington D.C., who released a 7" EP on Dischord Records in 1981. This band subsequently, during their short life, called themselves DC Youth Brigade. Youth Brigade DC also has 3 tracks featured on the 1982 Dischord compilation Flex Your Head. An unreleased song entitled "I Object" is also featured on the 20 Years of Dischord compliation set. Although only around for a short period of time the DC Youth Brigade played shows with the legendary Minor Threat. Their style is also now considered a classic example of American hardcore punk.
Did You Wanna Die
Youth Brigade Lyrics
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But when you looked at me I turned away
And I remember when you first spoke to me
You told me you didn't want to live life day to day
and I could see, if not for me you didn't have to die
And I could see, if not for me you didn't have to die
If there was a problem you'd just run away
And hide we seemed to agree there was no solution in suicide
So why'd you feel compelled to go and take your life
and I could see, if not for me you didn't have to die
And I could see, if not for me you didn't have to die
wanna die
Wanna die
Wanna die
Wanna die
Did you wanna die
I never understood how you could end that way
But I hadn't see you much before the final day
All of us remembered you took your life
And when you looked for me, I was out of sight
and I could see, if not for me you didn't have to die
And I could see, if not for me you didn't have to die
did you wanna die
The song "Did You Wanna Die" by Youth Brigade is about the suicide of someone the singer knew. In the first verse, the singer recalls a conversation with the person who spoke about not wanting to live life day by day. The singer also remembers feeling guilty about being a reason why the person may have felt the need to take their own life. The second verse mentions how the person would run away from problems and how suicide was not a solution. However, despite this, the person ultimately took their own life. The chorus, which repeats the line "Did you wanna die" emphasizes the confusion and pain that the singer feels regarding their friend's suicide.
The song delves into the emotional complexities that arise after someone close to you takes their own life. The singer is grappling with feelings of guilt, confusion, and sadness. The lyrics suggest that the person who committed suicide did so as a way to escape their pain and that their decision was not necessarily logical. The song also highlights the fact that suicide is not a solution to problems and that there are people who care and want to help.
Overall, "Did You Wanna Die" is a powerful and poignant song that deals with the difficult subject of suicide. It encourages listeners to reach out for help if they are struggling with suicidal thoughts and to be there for those who may need support.
Line by Line Meaning
I looked at you with curiostiy
I observed you with interest
But when you looked at me I turned away
I avoided eye contact when you returned the gaze
And I remember when you first spoke to me
I recall the initial conversation we had
You told me you didn't want to live life day to day
You informed me of your disinterest in the mundane daily life
and I could see, if not for me you didn't have to die
I perceived that your death could have been avoided if not for me
you seemed so confused you could never decide
You appeared to lack clarity and decision-making abilities
If there was a problem you'd just run away
You chose to avoid or escape issues instead of facing them
And hide we seemed to agree there was no solution in suicide
We both recognized that suicide is not a solution to problems
So why'd you feel compelled to go and take your life
What was the reason behind your urge to commit suicide?
wanna die
Do you desire to die?
Wanna die
Do you wish to end your life?
Wanna die
Are you seeking death as an escape?
Wanna die
Is death something you truly want?
Did you wanna die
Were you contemplating suicide?
I never understood how you could end that way
I never grasped the method you chose to end your life
But I hadn't see you much before the final day
I hadn't interacted with you frequently before your death
All of us remembered you took your life
All of us recalled that you chose to end your own life
And when you looked for me, I was out of sight
You searched for me, but I wasn't present or available
did you wanna die
Did you have a desire to die?
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