I Always Wanna Die (Sometimes)
The 1975
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I bet you thought your life would change But you're sat on a train again Your memories are sceneries For things you said but never really meant You build it too high to say goodbye Because you're not the same as them But your death, it won't happen to you It happens to your family and your friends, I pretend And I always wanna die sometimes I always wanna die sometimes You win, you lose, you sing the blues There's no point in buying concrete shoes, I refuse And I always wanna die sometimes I always wanna die sometimes I always wanna die When I'm me through geography A face collapsed through entropy I can hardly speak And when I try, it's nothing but a squeak On the video, living room for small If you can't survive just try And I always wanna die sometimes I always wanna die Always wanna die Always wanna die Always wanna die And I always wanna die Always wanna die Always wanna die sometimes Sometimes Sometimes Sometimes I sometimes always wanna die Always wanna die Always wanna die Always wanna Sometimes
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Written by: Adam Brian Thomas Hann, George Bedford Daniel, Matthew Timothy Healy, Ross Stewart MacDonald
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song History"I Always Wanna Die (Sometimes)" is a song by The 1975, an English rock band from Manchester. The track is the closing song on their third studio album, "A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships".
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ImpactIt is hailed as an anthem of millennial anguish, addressing mental health and the desire to escape from life's hardships, yet it effectively delivers a message of resilience and hope.
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SongwritingThe song was co-written by the band's lead vocalist Matty Healy and drummer George Daniel. Healy has openly talked about his struggles with mental health and substance abuse, which strongly influence the band’s songs.
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Musical StyleThe song stands out as it employs a grunge-pop style, reminiscent of 90s rock bands, yet it remains true to the band's pop roots.
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PeformanceAlthough the song was not released as an official single, it has become a fan-favorite during live performances and is one of the band's most-streamed non-single tracks on platforms such as Spotify.
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Critical ReceptionMany critics have praised this song for its honest lyrics and relatable message. The song has even been hailed as a possible successor to the iconic track "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen due to its epic, opera-like structure and emotional depth.
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Song InterpretationThere is some debate among fans regarding the interpretation of the song. While its title appears to advocate pessimism, the band has stated that the song is meant to present a more hopeful message, with Healy himself calling it a "beautiful conclusion to an album’s worth of despair".
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Production NotesThe orchestral arrangement in "I Always Wanna Die (Sometimes)" was performed by the London Community Gospel Choir, adding depth to the overall production.
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Use in MediaThe band released a lyric video for the song on YouTube, which gathered over 1 million views, showcasing the popularity and reach of the track.
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Album SuccessThis song contributed to the overall success of "A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships", which debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and was nominated for the Mercury Prize.
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