Brendan's Death Song
Brendan's Death Song

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When the echoes of life fade, and the rhythm of existence slows, a poignant farewell emerges. This song is a heartfelt tribute to Brendan Mullen, a cherished friend and influential figure in the Los Angeles punk scene. The lyrics weave a tapestry of love,… Read more

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Brendan's Death Song Lyrics

If I die before I get it done
Will you decide
Take my words and turn them into sounds
That will survive
Because a long time ago
I knew not to deprive

It's safe out there and now you're everywhere
Just like the sky
And you are love, you are the love supreme
You are the rise
And when you hear this, you know it's your jam
It's your goodbye

Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone
And when the drummer drums
He's gonna play my song
To carry me along

Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone
And when the boatman comes
To ferry me away
To where we all belong

We all crossed when we were feeling lost
It's just the time
Kateri cried the day her lover died
She recognized
Because you gave her a life of real love
It's no surprise

The night's are long, but the years are short
When you're alive
Way back when we'll never be again
It was a time
It's gonna catch you so glad I met you
To walk a line

Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone
And when the drummer drums
He's gonna play my song
To carry me along

Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone
And when the boatman comes
To ferry me away
To where we all belong

Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone
And when the drummer drums
He's gonna play my song
To carry me along

Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone
And when the boatman comes
To ferry me away
To where we all belong

Let me live so when it's time to die
Even the reaper cries
Let me die so when it's time to live
Another sun will rise

I said yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah
I said yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah

Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone
And when the drummer drums
He's gonna play my song
To carry me along

Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone
And when the boatman comes
To ferry me away
To where we all belong

Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone
Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone
Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone

Writer(s): MICHAEL BALZARY, ANTHONY KIEDIS, JOSH ADAM KLINGHOFFER, CHAD SMITH
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Brendan's Death Song?

When the echoes of life fade, and the rhythm of existence slows, a poignant farewell emerges. This song is a heartfelt tribute to Brendan Mullen, a cherished friend and influential figure in the Los Angeles punk scene. The lyrics weave a tapestry of love, loss, and legacy, capturing the bittersweet essence of saying goodbye. With poetic grace, it explores themes of mortality and remembrance, celebrating the indelible impact one life can have on others. The imagery of drummers playing and boatmen ferrying souls evokes a serene passage to the afterlife. Ultimately, it’s an ode to enduring love and the hope that even in death, one's spirit continues to inspire and uplift those left behind.

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