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We choose our coffins before we need them
Are we living for goodbyes? Are we living for goodbyes?
We choose how we sin so we can fix them
Are we living just to die? Are we living just to die?

Oh, "You could be so much more," they said
"You could burn in the water, red"
I don't wanna rest alone

Oh, "You could be so much more," they said
"You could burn in the water, red
You could be so much more"
Oh, "You could be so much more," they said
"Wipe the stain and tears you shed
On your sweet lonely face"

You are the people with the things they say
Words, they mean nothing if they're pushed away
I'll ignore it 'til I shut my eyes
I'll ignore it 'til the day I die

Maybe you just wanna hurt me
Baby, you're hurting, so I'll let it go
Oh, I'll ignore it 'til I shut my eyes
I'll ignore it 'til the day I die
Maybe I just wanna ruin me
I keep drinking just to hush my soul
Oh, I'll ignore it 'til I shut my eyes
I'll ignore it 'til the day I die

We choose our coffins before we need them
Are we living for goodbyes? Are we living for goodbyes?
We choose how we sin so we can fix them
Are we living just to die? Are we living just to die?

Maybe you just wanna hurt me
Baby, you're hurting, so I'll let it go
Oh, I'll ignore it 'til I shut my eyes
I'll ignore it 'til the day I die
Maybe I just wanna ruin me
I keep drinking just to hush my soul
Oh, I'll ignore it 'til I shut my eyes
I'll ignore it 'til the day I die

You are the people with the things they say
Words, they mean nothing if they're pushed away
I'll ignore it 'til I shut my eyes
I'll ignore it 'til the day I die
Oh, "You could be so much more," they said

"Wipe the stain and tears you shed
On your sweet lonely face"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Laye's song, "More," open with the provocative line "We choose our coffins before we need them." This statement is a metaphor for how we often prepare for the inevitable destination of death instead of focusing on the journey of life. The lyrics then pose the question, "Are we living for goodbyes?" It is a challenging thought, as one may wonder if they are truly living to the fullest, or if they are just biding their time until their designated end.

The chorus repeats, "Oh, 'You could be so much more,' they said, 'You could burn in the water, red.'" These lines speak to the idea that others may try to influence our lives, encouraging us to be or do more. However, the vocalist, in this case, refuses to buy into this idea, instead choosing to "ignore it 'til I shut my eyes." This defiance aligns with the song's theme, urging listeners to seek fulfillment in life's experiences rather than succumbing to external pressure.

One of the most powerful lines in the song comes in the second verse: "Maybe I just wanna ruin me, I keep drinking just to hush my soul." Here, the vocalist reflects on their tendency to self-destruct, but they are trying to avoid this fate by ignoring the negative voices around them. The song's overall message is one of encouragement to embrace life and its adventures; to avoid being distracted by negative influences and focus on making the most of our precious time.

Line by Line Meaning

We choose our coffins before we need them
Are we always anticipating the end instead of living in the present?

Are we living for goodbyes? Are we living for goodbyes?
Do we prioritize goodbyes over enjoying the present moment and cherishing those around us?

We choose how we sin so we can fix them
Are we not learning from our mistakes and instead choosing to repeat them so we can feel the satisfaction of correcting them?

Are we living just to die? Are we living just to die?
Are we experiencing life to the fullest or just existing until our inevitable demise?

Oh, "You could be so much more," they said
People are always giving advice and expectations to reach our full potential, but we may not always agree with their perspective.

"You could burn in the water, red"
Others may see our potential as dangerous and destructive.

I don't wanna rest alone
Ultimately, we don't want to be alone when we rest forever.

"Wipe the stain and tears you shed
Others may tell us to erase our past mistakes and emotions to be a better version of ourselves.

On your sweet lonely face"
But hiding our scars may leave us feeling alone and disconnected from others.

You are the people with the things they say
Others will always have opinions and comments, but it's up to us to decide if we want to let them affect us.

Words, they mean nothing if they're pushed away
If we constantly ignore criticism or advice, words lose their impact and don't serve to help us grow or learn.

Maybe you just wanna hurt me
Sometimes people may say things simply to cause harm or pain.

Baby, you're hurting, so I'll let it go
Instead of holding onto grudges or hurt, it's sometimes necessary to let it go and move on.

Maybe I just wanna ruin me
We may sometimes engage in self-destructive behavior without truly understanding why.

I keep drinking just to hush my soul
We may turn to substances or other forms of escape to quiet the inner turmoil we may be experiencing.

I'll ignore it 'til the day I die
Ignoring problems or advice may seem like a solution in the moment, but it won't help us grow or change in the long run.

Contributed by Penelope L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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