How to Be Dead Lyrics

Lyric discussion by shoez 

Cover art for How to Be Dead lyrics by Snow Patrol

the song is quite obviously about a failed relationship. the speaker is attempting to mend things, as he is being attacked and played as the instagator.

it's unclear as to whether or not the romatic other is male or female("you're a big boy now, so let's not talk about growth.")

their relationship is on the breaks, and the speaker is attempting to save it, while simultaneoudly realizing that his romantic other is not as perfect as he had hoped("You've not heard a single word I have said... Oh, my God.")

he mentions a few resons as to why the relationship has been bad so fat(drugs, sensationalism, and failure for the other party to accept responsibility.)

he starts the song desperately wanting to fix things, but perhaps by the end he's not sure.

great song.