Make Me Wanna Die

The Pretty Reckless

About Make Me Wanna Die

"Make Me Wanna Die" is a song by American rock band The Pretty Reckless from their eponymous debut extended play (2010) and their debut studio album, Light Me Up (2010). The song was written by Taylor Momsen, Ben Phillips, and Kato Khandwala, and produced by the latter. It was released on April 14, 2010, as the lead single from both the EP and the album.


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Take me I'm alive
Never was a girl with a wicked mind
But everything looks better when the sun goes down

I had everything
Opportunities for eternity
And I could belong to the night

Then your eyes
Your eyes
I can see in your eyes
Your eyes

You make me wanna die
I'll never be good enough
You make me wanna die
And everything you love will burn up in the light
And every time I look inside your eyes
You make me wanna die

Taste me drink my soul
Show me all the things that I shouldn't know
When there's a blue moon on the rise

I had everything
Opportunities for eternity
And I could belong to the night

Then your eyes
Your eyes
I can see in your eyes
Your eyes
Everything in your eyes
Your eyes

You make me wanna die
I'll never be good enough
You make me wanna die
And everything you love will burn up in the light
And every time I look inside your eyes
You make me wanna die

I would die for you my love
My love
I would lie for you my love
My love (You make me wanna die)
I would steal for you my love
My love (You make me wanna die)
And I would die for you my love, my love
We'll burn up in the light
And every time I look inside your eyes
I'm burning in the light, look inside your eyes
I'm burning in the light, look inside your eyes
You make me wanna die

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The Pretty Reckless

The Pretty Reckless are an American alternative rock band from New York. The current members are Taylor Momsen (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Ben Phillips (lead guitar, backing vocals), Mark Damon (bass) and Jamie Perkins (drums). more »

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Written by: BEN PHILLIPS, KATO KHANDWALA, TAYLOR MOMSEN

Lyrics © NIKKI SIX, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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11 facts about this song

Background Information
"Make Me Wanna Die" is the debut single from the American rock band The Pretty Reckless.
Vocalist Influence
The band's lead vocalist, Taylor Momsen, co-wrote the song when she was only 16.
Release Timeline
The song was released on April 14, 2010, as the lead single from their debut extended play (EP) and later included in their debut album, "Light Me Up".
Album Success
On the Billboard Top Heatseekers album chart, "Light Me Up" peaked at No. 2.
Chart Performance
"Make Me Wanna Die" reached the top of the UK Rock Chart and was also a top 20 hit on the UK Singles Chart.
Film Soundtrack
The song is featured in the end credits of the 2010 film, "Kick-Ass".
Controversial Music Video
The music video for the song, which featured Taylor Momsen walking the streets before stripping bare (although censored), was controversial due to Momsen being underage at the time of its release.
Award Recognition
"Make Me Wanna Die" was nominated for Best Rock Performance at the 2014 Teen Choice Awards.
Inspiration and Themes
The song deals with themes of death and despair, with a chorus that repeats, “I’ll die for you, my love.” Momsen said they are a metaphor for feeling so much passion and devotion for someone special that it’s overwhelming.
International Performance
Besides the UK, the song also reached the top 10 in Scotland and the top 40 in Ireland.
Live Performances
During live performances, "Make Me Wanna Die" is typically played with Momsen using a megaphone during the bridge of the song, which has become a staple of their concerts.

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