When I First Died – Lyrics & Story
When I First Died – Lyrics & Story
Context & Origin
When I First Died is based on an actual event. This song grew from a reflective moment in 2018. It recounts a personal near-death experience with quiet observation rather than dramatization. The lyrics explore life, death, and the subtle clarity that can follow extreme experiences, presented in a restrained, introspective tone.
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Lyrics
Verse 1
Was hard to walk but still I tried
I stumbled out into the street
No one was there when I first died
My heart was cold and had no beat
Pre-Chorus
Streetlights blur, the night stands still
The world moves on, but I do not
Verse 2
Soon medical assistance came
They said they felt there was no hope
I was the only one to blame
Much sadness made it hard to cope
Chorus
When I first died, the night was calm
No voices left to call my name
I crossed a line with open eyes
And nothing after felt the same
Verse 3
Adrenaline they had to use
They stabbed it deep into my heart
I did not have much more to lose
My world had fallen all apart
Pre-Chorus
A sudden spark, a violent sound
Life forced back into my chest
Verse 4
They brought me back but were surprised
And did not think I would pull through
A miracle they emphasized
The poison was too much for two
Bridge
I don’t remember choosing life
It chose me when I was not there
Between the dark and broken light
I learned how thin the margin is
Chorus (Reprise)
When I first died, the night was calm
No voices left to call my name
I crossed a line with open eyes
And nothing after felt the same
More about When I First Died
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