I would like to point out that the title of the song is a reference to the poet Oscar Wilde, who was quoted saying "Most modern calendars mar the sweet simplicity of our lives by reminding us that each day that passes is the anniversary of some perfectly uninteresting event."
Frankly, it doesn't make sense that Chino would use all the metaphor in his other music and then write one song that's as literal as so many people have interpreted it to be. I think it's probably about something besides death; Chino is not so poor a poet as to use the word "deathbed" to mean, literally, a deathbed. Consider the nature of the Oscar Wilde quote in the context of the lyrics; I'd say it's more about dealing with the passing of time and losing passion.
And if much of the interpretations I read on this site were true, just about every single song ever written by Chin is about death/the end of a relationship/sex. And Chino's life probably just isn't that interesting, considering as he's spent the majority of it either touring or in the studio writing music. Ask any professional musician; it's a lot more tedious and boring than people think it is. Chino is no exception (the recent tragedy notwithstanding).
I would like to point out that the title of the song is a reference to the poet Oscar Wilde, who was quoted saying "Most modern calendars mar the sweet simplicity of our lives by reminding us that each day that passes is the anniversary of some perfectly uninteresting event."
Frankly, it doesn't make sense that Chino would use all the metaphor in his other music and then write one song that's as literal as so many people have interpreted it to be. I think it's probably about something besides death; Chino is not so poor a poet as to use the word "deathbed" to mean, literally, a deathbed. Consider the nature of the Oscar Wilde quote in the context of the lyrics; I'd say it's more about dealing with the passing of time and losing passion.
And if much of the interpretations I read on this site were true, just about every single song ever written by Chin is about death/the end of a relationship/sex. And Chino's life probably just isn't that interesting, considering as he's spent the majority of it either touring or in the studio writing music. Ask any professional musician; it's a lot more tedious and boring than people think it is. Chino is no exception (the recent tragedy notwithstanding).