this song reminds me of a kid that lives in the same (small, suburban) town as i do. he is trying to move out, but keeps getting probation, so it keeps him here. but, he has nice parents and a nice house...his live wasnt too bad off. but he totally got into drugs and is so gone from any kind of real life any more. everyone stops referring to his death as an "if" and it has become a "when." i knew him growing up, and seeing him turn into a totally different person...his last name is even close to wilmington. if or when or whatever he dies, i dont want his funeral to be like the last verse, i wish there would be a celebration of his life...... but there isnt much left to celebrate. he is like the walking dead. i cant imagine what his parents feel like.
it is a sad, sad song to hear. it reminds me too much of old friends who have turned their life upside down and everyone just seems to be waiting for the inevitable.
this song reminds me of a kid that lives in the same (small, suburban) town as i do. he is trying to move out, but keeps getting probation, so it keeps him here. but, he has nice parents and a nice house...his live wasnt too bad off. but he totally got into drugs and is so gone from any kind of real life any more. everyone stops referring to his death as an "if" and it has become a "when." i knew him growing up, and seeing him turn into a totally different person...his last name is even close to wilmington. if or when or whatever he dies, i dont want his funeral to be like the last verse, i wish there would be a celebration of his life...... but there isnt much left to celebrate. he is like the walking dead. i cant imagine what his parents feel like. it is a sad, sad song to hear. it reminds me too much of old friends who have turned their life upside down and everyone just seems to be waiting for the inevitable.