Earl Grey Tea
griff Lyrics

You're so scared you're aging faster
You are consumed by your fear of aging and its consequences.

So you drink Earl Grey tea 'cause you heard that's the answer
You try to find comfort in a trendy health drink that is supposed to have some kind of restorative effect on your health.

And you're so scared of dying slowly
You are terrified of experiencing physical decline and suffering before you pass away.

But why aren't more scared of dying lonely?
You question why people do not seem to be as concerned about facing death alone as they are about the physical aspects of dying.

Because I'm slipping away by the second
You feel that you are losing control and slipping away from the people and things that matter to you at an alarming rate.

So aren't you gonna save me, too?
You call out to others to help you save yourself from this feeling of being disconnected and adrift.

And before you make it to Heaven
You remind others of the limited time they have on this earth and the need to make the most of it while they can.

How you gonna save me and you?
You confront others with the challenge of saving themselves as well as you before it is too late for all of us.

You're so concerned about everybody
You draw attention to the fact that people can be so focused on external things like work and money that they forget about what really matters.

You get up, go to work, and earn more money
You describe the hustle and bustle of everyday life that can be so distracting and keep us from seeing the big picture.

So that when you go, you got something to show for it, yeah
You criticize the materialistic mindset that is obsessed with acquiring possessions and status symbols to prove one's worth.

Well, you'll have everything, but no one to hold on to
You point out the futility of accumulating wealth and fame if it means sacrificing the meaningful connections we have with others.

Yeah, you're so scared of getting cancer
You reiterate the fear of a deadly disease that can strike at any moment and rob us of our health and life.

And you're so scared of dying slowly
You highlight the dread of a prolonged and agonizing death that can be unbearable to endure.

But why aren't you as scared of dying lonely?
You challenge the societal norm of fearing physical pain and suffering more than the pain of being alone at the end of life.

Oh, and if we haven't taken our last dying breath
You hold out hope that all is not lost and that there is still time to save what is left of our lives.

Then I'm here and I'm waiting to save anything that's left
You reassure others that you are still there for them and that you can help them salvage what is left of their existence.

So don't give up just yet
You encourage others not to lose hope and to keep fighting for their lives and their dreams.

Oh, so how can you just start counting down from ten?
You ask how people can just resign themselves to their fate and begin the countdown to their own demise.

Oh, without me?
You express your desire to be there for others in their time of need and to help them overcome their fear and despair.

I'm waiting to start this all over again
You share your belief that there is always a chance to start anew and to reinvent ourselves no matter how dire the circumstances.

Oh-oh, I ain't give up just yet
You declare your determination to keep pushing forward and to never give up on the possibility of a better future.