Lyric discussion by LittleCrazyGamer 

Cover art for Not I lyrics by I Fight Dragons

I think this song is about suicidal thinking, or depression overall. It's trying to convey those who are heartbroken/who have lost something/who are just hurt to live on. If I'd sum up the whole song's meaning into one sentence it'd be something like: "Life's a bitch, just deal with it." but the song says it in a much more beautiful way.

Instead of being like so many other suicide-fighters, who usually only talk about thinking positive and just ignoring everything bad about your life, Not I wants to let you know that shit's going to happen to you, but it's an essential part of your life. It's almost like the song is embracing the bad parts of life. Cause without bad, there's no good.

I love the ending of the verses. "So, who's afraid to live/love/laugh? Not I." It's like the song is playing with you, like it's saying "I dare you to live/love/laugh!" and calling you a coward if you're too afraid to do it. It kind of ignites a sparkle in you, making you want to love or live or become happy again.

My Interpretation