I believe this song is uplifting, rather than depressing. By thinking about the world in this way we can all ripen and age with time in a traditional way.

My wife always says that she wants to pass on her own terms. Embed: Find more of Flogging Molly lyrics. C G C G If I ever leave this world alive. She is the strongest person, and I know that she will always be by my side.

If I ever leave this world alive So when in doubt, just call my name Just before you go insane If I ever leave this world, hey, I may never leave this world But if I ever leave this world alive She says I'm okay, I'm alright Though you have gone from my life You said that it would Now everything should be all right She says I'm okay, I'm alright "If I Ever Leave This World Alive" Defiance episode: Fionnula Flanagan as former Mayor Nicki. If I ever leave this world alive I'll thank for all the things you did in my life If I ever leave this world alive I'll come back down and sit beside your feet tonight. If I ever leave this world alive If I ever leave this world alive I'll take on all the sadness That I left behind If I ever leave this world alive The madness that you feel will soon subside So in a word don't shed a tear I'll be here when it all gets weird If I ever leave this world alive So when in doubt just call my name Just before you go insane OK, got it! Wherever I am, you'll always be More than just a memory If I ever leave this world alive. Cool The episode was written by Bryan Gracia and it was directed by Allan Kroeker. He tells his wife/girlfriend that "if I ever leave this world alive" by which he actually means when I actually die which is probably soon but he seems to be putting a comical spin on things.
Comment and share your favourite lyrics. I lost my husband several years ago in Iraq and love the movie PS I Love You, could it be...If he goes to a higher place? No new notifications Being a caregiver for my wife who has cancer, this song has so much meaning for me. Hello, i am not an native english speaker but my interpretation of the meaning is about a person that dies before his time (dies young). What is your definition of this?Personally I see this as a song from a man who knows there is a chance that he is going to die. Bm G I'll be here when it all gets weird. interesting and valuable.

I think it is about a dogs view of dying. Dave King says himself this song is about 'friendship' so that rules out any 'man dying/at war speaks to his wife' interpretations. As a cancer survivor I see this as leaving/dying while you're still 'living'.. Not just breathing. One of the greatest sorrows in life is to see your loved one buried, but from the perspective of the dying man as you love her you would not want to see her hurt so you'd wish you could make her accept your transition easier: "I will take on all the sadness i have left behind", as different people react differently to loss, some will be angry and mad :"The madness that you feel will soon subside", but it will pass,so you would encourage her not to suffer ," So in a word don't shed a tear, i'll be here when it all gets weird", as you passed to afterlife because your presence will still be there close to her when things get rough.

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Am F I'll be here when it all gets weird. A good movie is "PS I love you" based on a story like this, this song is played at Gery's wake. "If i ever leave the world alive" means: If there's a live after the death. He tells her that there is no need to be sad because everything will be fine and he will always be there to look out for her.

"If i ever leave the world alive" means: If there's a live after the death. I think I have been asleep for too long and feel awakened listening to Flogging Molly. Particularly what does the lyric "If I Ever Leave This World Alive" mean.

In our culture there is a greater tragedy for a young person (especially persons not married) to die as he did not live his life fully. The singer is trying to say that even when he's gone, whether it be after death or going somewhere new, things will work out and be okay in the end. A So in a word, don't shed a tear. personally I think how my brother felt about this song and what he got from it was to give our family and his friends a farewell that would assure us that he's still around which is exactly how I feel everyday I listen to it. View all notifications [Verse 2] D If I ever leave this world alive, G D I'll take on all the sadness, that I left behind. I am a "Plastic Paddy" by birth and proud of my heritage. This is a beautifully raw song with clever and relatable lyrics, always a good listen if you're worried about someone leaving.
Maybe he means he will leave THIS world knowing he is leaving...hence the term "alive"? The singer has clearly not led a perfect life and he's open to that, so I think he's reached a humble feeling where he just wants everyone else not to worry about him going, because they'll see him again at some point.

OK, got it! And at the end of the song his/her human knows that they will move on from the sadness.

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Listen to it closely. Awesome! She does not want to be miserable and suffering at the end. Leaving 'this world alive' is pretty clear.

Float is another great song which makes you think about life. by our users: Create an account to credit all your contributions to your name, receive Like my favorite part about coming back down to sit beside my feet tonight, and I could swear that I actually feel him at the foot of my bed every time I think of him when I go to bed....whoo alright well idk if I helped at all, but that's what I think and apparently so did my brother, seeing how its what he chose in place of his last thoughts to us. Good