When I first wrote my interpretation for this song I figured this song was inspired by some past events that was resolved. However, I remember an interview with LP in which Chester stated he always felt like breaking down and crying when he sang this song. Now with his passing it makes perfect sense. Unfortunately, what I thought this song meant makes perfect sense with Chester's passing. Almost every word from the lyrics describes what the poor guy must have been dealing with everyday of his life. Therefore, when he sung the song it made him more emotional then normal.
The lyrics literally must have mirrored the struggle he had internally everyday trying to fight to not "break the habit" through suicide. Sadly, he lost that battle in the end. RIP Chester, you will be deeply missed. I hope you find the peace in the next world that you never had in this world.
When I first wrote my interpretation for this song I figured this song was inspired by some past events that was resolved. However, I remember an interview with LP in which Chester stated he always felt like breaking down and crying when he sang this song. Now with his passing it makes perfect sense. Unfortunately, what I thought this song meant makes perfect sense with Chester's passing. Almost every word from the lyrics describes what the poor guy must have been dealing with everyday of his life. Therefore, when he sung the song it made him more emotional then normal.
The lyrics literally must have mirrored the struggle he had internally everyday trying to fight to not "break the habit" through suicide. Sadly, he lost that battle in the end. RIP Chester, you will be deeply missed. I hope you find the peace in the next world that you never had in this world.