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Natalie Merchant The Living Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 10/10 [1 vote]Album: Ophelia / Original Release Date: 1998-05-19Genre: RockSong Duration: 3 min 17 sec
The Living
Natalie Merchant
Natalie Merchant
NATALIE MERCHANT
- The Living LyricsWhat's it like there outside
With the living, with the living
Here I've found a place I can hide
From the living, from the living
Because I don't care to stay with the living
Oh, the bottle has been to me
My closest friend, my worst enemy
For a flavor I walked a fine life
Squandered it all and wasted my time
And I don't stand a chance among the living
For the lovers I've gambled and lost
Count my mistakes whatever the cost
I'll go off, I'll make myself scarce
Oh, come tomorrow
You won't find me here
Because I don't care to stay with the living
I don't think I'll remain with the living
And I don't care to stay with the living
No, I don't care to stay
With the living, with the living
Here I've found a place I can hide
From the living, from the living
Because I don't care to stay with the living
Oh, the bottle has been to me
My closest friend, my worst enemy
For a flavor I walked a fine life
Squandered it all and wasted my time
And I don't stand a chance among the living
Count my mistakes whatever the cost
I'll go off, I'll make myself scarce
Oh, come tomorrow
You won't find me here
Because I don't care to stay with the living
I don't think I'll remain with the living
And I don't care to stay with the living
No, I don't care to stay
Facts about The Living
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The Living is written and performed by Natalie Merchant.
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It is first released on May 19, 1998 as part of Natalie Merchant's album "Ophelia" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 9th track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Natalie Merchant's 'The Living' addresses the issue of isolation and the need to escape. The writer describes another person who lives in the world of despair, nevertheless, finds comfort through the help of alcohol and, as a result, becomes withdrawn from the world and its difficulties. The term 'the living' is an analogy for the individual's life of hardships and complexities that they are attempting to escape through isolation and self-destructive habits. The living lyrics reflect mostly solitude, despair, angst, heartbreak, and contemplation. On the other hand, the song underlines the necessity of isolation and escape, wrestling with addiction and regret, and loss. The lyrics speak about existential issues, and substance use, which might not be appropriate for kids who are below 13 years old. The mentions of drinking as a friend and enemy indicate a mature topic that requires parental supervision.
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The Living falls under the genre Rock.
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The Living song length is 3 minutes and 17 seconds.
Who wrote The Living lyrics?
The Living is written and performed by Natalie Merchant.
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When was The Living released?
It is first released on May 19, 1998 as part of Natalie Merchant's album "Ophelia" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 9th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The Living lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Natalie Merchant's 'The Living' addresses the issue of isolation and the need to escape. The writer describes another person who lives in the world of despair, nevertheless, finds comfort through the help of alcohol and, as a result, becomes withdrawn from the world and its difficulties. The term 'the living' is an analogy for the individual's life of hardships and complexities that they are attempting to escape through isolation and self-destructive habits. The living lyrics reflect mostly solitude, despair, angst, heartbreak, and contemplation. On the other hand, the song underlines the necessity of isolation and escape, wrestling with addiction and regret, and loss. The lyrics speak about existential issues, and substance use, which might not be appropriate for kids who are below 13 years old. The mentions of drinking as a friend and enemy indicate a mature topic that requires parental supervision.
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Which genre is The Living?
The Living falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song The Living?
The Living song length is 3 minutes and 17 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Natalie Merchant
Record Label(s): 2006 Elektra Entertainment Co Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company
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