I Don't Wanna Die Alone Lyrics

Lyric discussion by artistchic 

Cover art for I Don't Wanna Die Alone lyrics by Jens Lekman

The title is a bit morbid, but I like how the beat is uplifting and the lyrics seem to hint that he's fondly remembering someone in particular from his past.

Perhaps he is missing that person and wants to be with them (it's not the being alone that's the problem, it's the lack of that particular person)?

Or, maybe he decides that in the end, the memory of that person is enough to keep him from being lonely. Perhaps he is fine dying with just their memory, him and his budgies, without that luggage of an actual relationship?

Regardless, I can relate to being on the subway, everyone around me pre-occupied and feeling like I'm having my own little party.

The spoilt little brat line makes me laugh, as Jens often does!

My Interpretation