Deathbed
Relient K
Relient K
RELIENT K
- Deathbed LyricsI can smell the death on the sheets, covering me
I can't believe this is the end
But this is my deathbed, I lie here alone
If I close my eyes tonight, I know I'll be home
The year is 1941
I was 8 years old and far, far too young
To know that the stories of battles and glory
Was a tale, a kind mother made up for a son
You see, dad was a traveling preacher
Teaching the words of the teacher
Mother had sworn he went off to the war
And died there with honor, somewhere on a beach there
But he left once, to never return
Which taught me that I should unlearn
Whatever I thought a father should be
I abandoned that thought like he abandoned me
By '47, I was fourteen
I'd acquired a taste for liquor and nicotine
I smoked until I threw up, yet I still lit 'em up
For thirty more years, like a machine
So right there you have it, that one filthy habit
Is what got me where I am today
I can smell the death on the sheets, covering me
I can't believe this is the end
I can hear the sad memories still haunting me
So many things I'd do again
But this is my deathbed, I lie here alone
If I close my eyes tonight, I know I'll be home
Got married on my 21st
Eight months before my wife would give birth
It's easier to be sure you love someone
When a father inquires with the barrel of a gun
The union was far from harmonious
No two people could've been more alone than us
The years would go by and she'd love someone else
And I realized I hadn't been loved yet myself
From there, it's your typical spiel
Yeah, if life was a highway, I was drunk at the wheel
I was helpin' the loose ends all fall apart
Yeah, I swear I was destined to fail and fail from the start
I bowled about 6 times a week
A bottle of Beam kept the memories from me
Our marriage had taken a 7-10 split
And along with my pride, the ex-wife took the kids
I can smell the death on the sheets, covering me
I can't believe this is the end
I can hear those sad memories still haunting me
So many things I'd do again
But this is my deathbed, I lie here alone
If I close my eyes tonight, I know I'll be home
I was so scared of Jesus but he sought me out
Like the cancer in my lungs, it's killing me now
And I've given up hope on the days I have left
But I cling to the hope of my life in the next
Well, then Jesus showed up, said, "Before we go up
I thought that we might reminisce
See one night in your life, when you've turned out the lights
You asked for and prayed for my forgiveness"
You cried, wolf, the tears, they soaked your fur
The blood dripped from your fangs, you said, "What have I done?"
You loved that lamb with every sinful bone
And there you wept alone, your heart was so contrite
You said, "Jesus, please forgive me of my crimes
Sanctify this withered heart of mine
Stay with me until my life is through
And on that day, please take me home with you"
I can smell the death on the sheets, covering me
I can't believe this is the end
I can hear you whisper to me, "It's time to leave
You'll never be lonely again"
But this was my deathbed, I died there alone
When I closed my eyes tonight, you carried me home
I am the way, follow me and take my hand
And I am the truth, embrace me and you'll understand
And I am the light and for me, you'll live again
For I am love, I am love, I, I am love
I can't believe this is the end
But this is my deathbed, I lie here alone
If I close my eyes tonight, I know I'll be home
The year is 1941
I was 8 years old and far, far too young
To know that the stories of battles and glory
Was a tale, a kind mother made up for a son
You see, dad was a traveling preacher
Teaching the words of the teacher
Mother had sworn he went off to the war
And died there with honor, somewhere on a beach there
But he left once, to never return
Which taught me that I should unlearn
Whatever I thought a father should be
I abandoned that thought like he abandoned me
By '47, I was fourteen
I'd acquired a taste for liquor and nicotine
I smoked until I threw up, yet I still lit 'em up
For thirty more years, like a machine
So right there you have it, that one filthy habit
Is what got me where I am today
I can smell the death on the sheets, covering me
I can't believe this is the end
I can hear the sad memories still haunting me
So many things I'd do again
But this is my deathbed, I lie here alone
If I close my eyes tonight, I know I'll be home
Got married on my 21st
Eight months before my wife would give birth
It's easier to be sure you love someone
When a father inquires with the barrel of a gun
The union was far from harmonious
No two people could've been more alone than us
The years would go by and she'd love someone else
And I realized I hadn't been loved yet myself
From there, it's your typical spiel
Yeah, if life was a highway, I was drunk at the wheel
I was helpin' the loose ends all fall apart
Yeah, I swear I was destined to fail and fail from the start
A bottle of Beam kept the memories from me
Our marriage had taken a 7-10 split
And along with my pride, the ex-wife took the kids
I can smell the death on the sheets, covering me
I can't believe this is the end
I can hear those sad memories still haunting me
So many things I'd do again
But this is my deathbed, I lie here alone
If I close my eyes tonight, I know I'll be home
I was so scared of Jesus but he sought me out
Like the cancer in my lungs, it's killing me now
And I've given up hope on the days I have left
But I cling to the hope of my life in the next
Well, then Jesus showed up, said, "Before we go up
I thought that we might reminisce
See one night in your life, when you've turned out the lights
You asked for and prayed for my forgiveness"
You cried, wolf, the tears, they soaked your fur
The blood dripped from your fangs, you said, "What have I done?"
You loved that lamb with every sinful bone
And there you wept alone, your heart was so contrite
You said, "Jesus, please forgive me of my crimes
Sanctify this withered heart of mine
Stay with me until my life is through
And on that day, please take me home with you"
I can smell the death on the sheets, covering me
I can't believe this is the end
I can hear you whisper to me, "It's time to leave
You'll never be lonely again"
But this was my deathbed, I died there alone
When I closed my eyes tonight, you carried me home
I am the way, follow me and take my hand
And I am the truth, embrace me and you'll understand
And I am the light and for me, you'll live again
For I am love, I am love, I, I am love
Facts about Deathbed
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Deathbed is written by Matt Thiessen.
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It is first released on March 06, 2007 as part of Relient K's album "Five Score and Seven Years Ago" which includes 15 tracks in total. This song is the 13rd track on this album.
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When we try to understand the message behind it, with 'Deathbed,' Relient K tells a story about a person's life full of regrets and the struggle to get back on the right path, which eventually leads to a moment of spiritual reconciliation at the deathbed. The lyrics of Deathbed revolve predominantly around spirituality, meditation, heartbreak, hopelessness, and isolation. The song conveys several messages such as: death and acceptance, the forsaking and losing of loved ones, self-destructive habits, and the cycles of failed relationships, redemption, and forgiveness. The lyrics of the song unveil the themes of death, forsakenness, and drug addiction, which are rather mature topics. Moreover, it also gives hints about violent acts and talks of alcohol and cigarette smoking. The combination of these factors, along with the prevailing tone and substance, sets the limit for a PG-13 rating.
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Deathbed falls under the genre Pop.
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Deathbed song length is 11 minutes and 05 seconds.
Who wrote Deathbed lyrics?
Deathbed is written by Matt Thiessen.
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When was Deathbed released?
It is first released on March 06, 2007 as part of Relient K's album "Five Score and Seven Years Ago" which includes 15 tracks in total. This song is the 13rd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Deathbed lyrics?
When we try to understand the message behind it, with 'Deathbed,' Relient K tells a story about a person's life full of regrets and the struggle to get back on the right path, which eventually leads to a moment of spiritual reconciliation at the deathbed. The lyrics of Deathbed revolve predominantly around spirituality, meditation, heartbreak, hopelessness, and isolation. The song conveys several messages such as: death and acceptance, the forsaking and losing of loved ones, self-destructive habits, and the cycles of failed relationships, redemption, and forgiveness. The lyrics of the song unveil the themes of death, forsakenness, and drug addiction, which are rather mature topics. Moreover, it also gives hints about violent acts and talks of alcohol and cigarette smoking. The combination of these factors, along with the prevailing tone and substance, sets the limit for a PG-13 rating.
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Which genre is Deathbed?
Deathbed falls under the genre Pop.
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How long is the song Deathbed?
Deathbed song length is 11 minutes and 05 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Matt Thiessen
Record Label(s): 2007 Capitol Records, Inc All rights reserved
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Pauline July 20, 2012-10:17
I love this song:)dont mean to sound suicidal but if I ever had a funeral I would this song to be played:)
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I love this song:)dont mean to sound suicidal but if I ever had a funeral I would this song to be played:)
Lisa July 10, 2012-0:27
I normally have mixed feelings, if any, towards religion. But after listening to this song, It's made me think of religion with a whole new perspective....Very nice song.
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I normally have mixed feelings, if any, towards religion. But after listening to this song, It's made me think of religion with a whole new perspective....Very nice song.
jf October 17, 2011-20:19
not only are the lyrics to this ballad clean, timeless, and powerful, but the music score is a perfect fit
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not only are the lyrics to this ballad clean, timeless, and powerful, but the music score is a perfect fit
I could smell the death on the sheets covering me,i really believed that was the end.but I know here u whisper to me trust n believe I'm with u til the end:)