whoever was in charge of the music for the show school spirts know they put the most perfect song over the final scene. they did their big one. the writing the final scene and this song came together as one of the best combinations like ever.
I'm a guitar teacher and a student just asked me to show them how to play this track tonight. From a music analysis viewpoint, man, so so much cool stuff in it.
@@Stargirl9071 might be different direction to what you're going for but this song makes me thing of "Home" by Zero 7, something about the instrumentals.
@@Stargirl9071 It sounds a bit similar to some moody 90s songs by female vocalists like "Leave Me Alone" by Natalie Imbruglia or Lisa Loeb "Firecracker", or Avril Lavigne "I'm With You".
I don't say this lightly: doomsday is a fucking masterpiece. Thank the algorithm gods for recommending this to me, incredible talent & such a genuinely compelling song lyrically/musically. I've listened to this 20 times in the past 2 days and I seriously never do that.
I have a bit of a resentment for high school so the video doesn't do it for me, but the song is absolutely incredible. I live in radio range of where I went to college, and the nonprofit college station introduced me to this amazing song a few weeks ago. Thanks WSBF.
My God, those bone dry vocals are so refreshing. I can hear every characteristic of her voice. The melody is amazing and that break down section is haunting.
100 Percent agree. Like Dodie's "These Things" bedroom demo video, this instantly makes you lean in and listen to every breath and syllable.. Effing huge in it's stark intimacy.
i was just thinking the same thing...whoever mixed this did a phenomenal job...the compression on the vocal is perfect. keeps it right up front where it belongs and allows this song to feel so personal...the intricacies throughout are kept so even; fluid. cannot stop listening to this track
Lizzy its incredible. You're so talented i 💜 you! You encouraged me to learn the guitar and I'm hoping to be able to play it like you do! I wish you the best! 💜💜💜
The fact that the line “only my murderer, you and the preist who told YOU to go to hell.” Saying how the preist told him to go to hell instead of her MURDERER. Lyrical Genius.
This song can also be interpreted way differently but this how I perceive it!! ( ex, “only my murderer ( you ) and the preist who told you to go to hell” )
YES- it's a shock, a surprise, it knocks us for six as the listener... because it knocked her for six in the moment, getting dumped on halloween unexpected! we get to feel what she felt. literally geeniuusssss *chef's kiss*
Just heard this from school spirits and fell in love immediately. There was so much happening but the music took most of my attention. Your voice is amazing. New fav ong
This song is such a kick in the gut. I could go on and on and on about how perfectly it captures those emotions, the atmosphere, the helpless sadness and anger at someone else’s actions…but instead I’ll just go listen to it again and enjoy how it makes me feel all the feels all over again.
This was so incredibly needed. I'm going through a break up at the moment and this song hit just right. I am such a big fan of your music and I absolutely adore everything you do. Another one to loop for days on end!
It's highly possible that my interpretation of this is entirely not what these creators intended, but there's clearly so much thought and effort and passion put into this project that I want to explain what I got out of a few elements of the video: The moment when she puts the mask on (3:42) could be when she decides to put on a face/persona to convince him to feel bad for her (which doesn't work enough to make him stay because he thinks she's faking it and/or because he's a jerk). Through the process of trying to express to him how hurt she is and trying to convince herself to not let him get under her skin (or to get him out from under her skin, I guess, because he already has gotten under her skin), she "dies" like their relationship -- that's why she's still a skeleton when the mask comes off. I LOVE the part with her stabbing the pomegranate (2:34) and how that connects to Persephone and Hades -- the motifs of death, betrayal, heartbreak, etc. The lighting, OH MY GOD, the lighting -- the dark hallway with a light at the beginning rather than the end, the blinding light through the windows, the fluorescent dullness of the classroom, the sunset alone on the bleachers, the sunrise with him on the bleachers, the soft glow of the church, the dusty brightness of the funeral, the clarity of the field that fades to black, the spotlight on the stage in front of an empty theater -- it all expresses her feelings so well and (despite, or perhaps because of the variety in the intensity of the lighting) ties the whole story together visually. There's so much specificity that communicates such clear emotion, both lyrically, instrumentally, and visually -- I could go on and on about how well this is crafted. Every choice in this song and music video (and in all my ghosts, which is one of my new favorite songs) is so brilliant. The fact that music like this exists restores my faith in humanity; I can't wait for the album!
I really like your interpretation. Everything feels so gray and numb after a breakup/heartbreak so it honestly does feel like a type of death in a way. The death of your past self.
i think the death mask and her face painted is her coming to terms, he's left her and she's wallowing in self-pity in the ending of their relationship. she's like a walking skeleton, feeling empty.
i’m literally in shock lizzy this is amazing. the video is BEAUTIFULLY done, so much meaning behind every frame, the song is literally insanity your lyrics are absolutely ridiculous i find new meaning every time i listen. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ART literally so proud :’)))))
the way lizzy compares being broken up with to being murdered is so beautiful. a couple months ago, i was in the same situation. i knew it was coming, and i knew she wasn’t staying, but i did everything in my power to keep her. i still wish that i could’ve had a say in it.
i think its really funny that your song “Pancakes for Dinner” is what got me and my ex together. We broke up a couple days ago and this song matches exactly what i’m going through rn Been holding off on watching this vid but today felt like the day. I’m glad i saw it :)
I guess same+a bit more, I have the near exact story where pancakes for dinner was "our song" and Doomsday could very possibly be our ending song. she came out as lesbian on Halloween, broke up with me right after our Halloween party and I was throwing up my guts in a church because I didn't know how to take it lol, and it's funny because I was so eager to plan our future together and stuff but when it ended it was like damn there goes that
hey, right there with you. 'pancakes for dinner' was our song, and it's so so hard to listen to all of the sweeter songs from give me a minute now. everything just hurts so much, but this single came at just the right time for me. still not feeling great but definitely needed the catharsis
Wow, the part of your funeral is absolutely impressive. The change of the melody, the recording, the amazing control of your voice, the intensity and the bad milk of the message leaves you wanting to send the bastard who probably hurt you to hell. Oh my gosh! I think I'm not the only one who wants more.
fr the cinematography completely blew me away when i first saw the video, i'm still in awe of that shot where theres those two lights behind her, it's beautiful (also so sry for the selfpromo but i covered the song, so if you want to check it out feel welcome to do so! it'd mean a lot to me
This is such an emotionally perfect song. It's the exact feeling of breaking up with someone who you love but who you know simply doesn't (or can't) care about you. Just so futile and maudlin and frustrating. 10/10 absolutely no notes.
I think this is a level of refinement that just goes beyond what you’ve done before. There’s an incredible amount of nuance in this song, not just lyrically, but melodically and vocally as well. I think this song will be around a good while 😄
Lizzy, YOU have worked so hard… you are the most passionate talented sweet artist I have fallen in love with over and over with each creation!!!! Love you girl!!! So freakin proud of you and your explosive growth ahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!
[Verse 1] Pull the plug in September I don't wanna die in June I’d like to start planning my funeral I've got work to do Pull the plug, make it painless I don't want a violent end Don’t say that you'll always love me 'Cause you know I'd bleed myself dry for you Over and over again [Chorus] Doomsday is close at hand I'll book the marching band to play as you speak I'll feel like throwin' up You'll sit and stare like a goddamn machine I’d like to plan out my part in this But you’re such a narcissist You'll probably do it next week I don’t get a choice in the matter Why would I? It's only the death of me Only the death of me [Verse 2] Pull the plug, but be carеful I don't wanna die too soon I think there's good in you somеwhere I’ll hang on 'til the chaos is through [Chorus] Doomsday is close at hand I'll book the marching band to play as you speak I'll feel like throwin' up You'll sit and stare like a goddamn machine I'd like to plan out my part in this But you're such a narcissist You'll probably do it next week I don't get a choice in the matter Why would I? It's only the death of me [Bridge] It was so quiet No friends and family allowed Only my murderer, you, and the priest who told you to go to Hell And the funny thing is I would've married you If you'd have stuck around I feel more free than I have in years Six feet in the ground [Chorus] Doomsday is close at hand I'll book the marching band To play as you speak I feel like throwin' up You sit and stare like a goddamn machine I'd have liked to plan out my part in this But you're such a narcissist That you did it on Halloween I had no choice in the matter Why would I? It's only the death of me
This song is fucking incredible It’s ominous and haunting but also so beautiful. And the line: “I feel more free than I have in years, six feet in the ground” … like wow you did that. Thanks for making music, never stop!!
I keep playing this with no context when I teach my US History class and all the kids get quiet and are a bit speechless everytime. They normally just either ignore the background music but something about this song just grabs your attention and keeps it! My favorite artist here making moves
This song is so hauntingly beautiful - utterly stunning and soul destroying at the same time - I'm obsessed with it. The opening two lines....and I'm hooked.
I literally just heard this in the middle of a mall after hearing for so long. I just had to hear it again after today. Such a good song. I’m also so glad school spirits showed me this song. I’m glad the song made its way into that show
Everything about this is amazing. The instruments. The voice. The mixing and mastering (sounds so wide and beautiful). The video. There is nothing I can fault here. I'm sat here shaking my head in disbelief of what my ears are hearing.
There's nothing like listening to a unique song like this one. Every second of it is a surprise. It's so creative! Congratulations! I'm glad I found your music.
I also heard this for the first time on School Spirits. I instantly stopped the show and replayed the part with this song. Then spent an hour online trying to figure out the name of it and who sings it! Caught my attention instantly!! Congrats!! Great song!
i heard this for the first time when you played it live in Seattle. The first chord hit me right in the chest, and as your voice rang out across the audience and the lyrics and their meaning settled, i just started weeping. several months prior i’d gone through the worst break up and heartbreak i’ve ever felt. this song was like therapy, pain, and medicine all at once. thank you your angelic voice and talent. it was a visceral, spiritual experience i’ll never forget.
This song gives me literal CHILLS!!! The second it came on School Spirits I looked over at my wife and said this song sounds dark and heavy. I love it!
@3:34 I heard this for the first time today. Me and my ex of 4 years were supposed to get married. It was so toxic, and broke me so badly that I thought the only way out was to commit. So I overdosed one night when he pushed me too far. @3:34 made me realise that if he wouldn't have did me the favor of leaving soon after that, I would have married him. And been stuck in that horrible life, cause I couldn't walk away. I truly believe I would have died if he stayed. For the first time in years, I believe that I can live again, and I am free. I would have found freedom in disguise in death. But now I'm understanding I'm free.
For anyone who going through a tuff time, just remember I'm here for you. I may be stranger, but just know I'm here for you. I'll be here no matter what, even if the people in your actual life can't. Remember you got this ❤ 🥰
Such a vivid picture of a break up. It just all fits together. I found your song first on Spotify and you've been on repeat for like at least 4 times in the last 4 days. (every 6 hours can you imagine that lol)
There was a moment in the 90s when the depth and talent for women singer-songwriter alt-rockers were phenomenal. Liz Phair, Juliana Hatfield, PJ Harvey, Aimee Mann, Fiona Apple... many others. It was such an incredible period of themes and power and intelligent lyrics, as well as astonishing melody and music. I say this only because since then I've very rarely felt that in discovering a new artist. Definitely feels like you'd fit right amongst that illustrious pantheon.
What it took for me to discover this song was moving several times after college only to realize where I’d graduated from was my real home, buying a 1970’s solid state radio, putting it in my kitchen, and receiving the broadcast of the college indie station from 12 miles away, and I’m damn thankful all of those dominos fell into place.
'Older', the new album, out now!
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This song HAS to be in the movie they eventually make for Powerless!! 🩵
If only I have money
whoever was in charge of the music for the show school spirts know they put the most perfect song over the final scene. they did their big one. the writing the final scene and this song came together as one of the best combinations like ever.
OMG SAME THIS IS MY FAVORITE SONG NOW
That’s why I’m here bby
I agree… i totally agree
couldn't agree more!
1000000% ❤
Put this in fukin cinemas blast this song everywhere what the actual fUk WAY TOO GOOD GOING TO SOB MY EYES OUT TO THIS ON TOUR
yes dodie also isn’t her phrasing and vocal tone incredible
ON TOUR! PLEASE IM GONNA HEAR THIS LIVE 😭😭😭
Love your music!
Skeleton face is the unintentional motif that I'm totally 'digging' lol. 'Doomsday', the short film, 'let it be', and Adam's song 'joyride'.
Wow, that's funny - was just thinking of 'Guiltless' which I absolutely adore also...
I'm a guitar teacher and a student just asked me to show them how to play this track tonight. From a music analysis viewpoint, man, so so much cool stuff in it.
There’s a post on the r/lizzymcalpine subreddit that has the tuning and chords
@@castor8710 can you send me the link? Please
Lizzy’s chord progressions have always been pretty good to be fair
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Sound alike DADGAD to me
That melody of "I don't wanna die in June" right at the beginning gives me chills every damn time I listen to it. Soooo good!
It reminds me of a different song but I can’t put my finger on it…
@@Stargirl9071 right!!!
@@Stargirl9071 is it kiss from a rose by seal?
@@Stargirl9071 might be different direction to what you're going for but this song makes me thing of "Home" by Zero 7, something about the instrumentals.
@@Stargirl9071 It sounds a bit similar to some moody 90s songs by female vocalists like "Leave Me Alone" by Natalie Imbruglia or Lisa Loeb "Firecracker", or Avril Lavigne "I'm With You".
I don't say this lightly: doomsday is a fucking masterpiece.
Thank the algorithm gods for recommending this to me, incredible talent & such a genuinely compelling song lyrically/musically. I've listened to this 20 times in the past 2 days and I seriously never do that.
Found this song because of your year end list and holy crap… masterpiece is no exaggeration
Listened to the song cause I liked the clip you used for your year end list and now I'm in love with this song, it gave me CHILLS
Literally a masterpiece that no one’s ever heard
I have a bit of a resentment for high school so the video doesn't do it for me, but the song is absolutely incredible. I live in radio range of where I went to college, and the nonprofit college station introduced me to this amazing song a few weeks ago. Thanks WSBF.
It is epic....
💛🦘💛🦘💛🦘💛🦘
This song is featured in the last episode of School Spirits and the first time I heard it I was obsessed!!!!!
That's why am here, I heard it and loved it at first listen.
Same! Perfect song choice for the end of the season reveal.
Ooooh so that’s why it sounded familiar
That’s why I came here best show ever I can’t wait for season 2
My God, those bone dry vocals are so refreshing. I can hear every characteristic of her voice. The melody is amazing and that break down section is haunting.
This characteristic had me hooked from the opening line. It’s like she’s singing directly into your ear
100 Percent agree. Like Dodie's "These Things" bedroom demo video, this instantly makes you lean in and listen to every breath and syllable.. Effing huge in it's stark intimacy.
@@christopherjbutler Exactly. Ear candy.
i was just thinking the same thing...whoever mixed this did a phenomenal job...the compression on the vocal is perfect. keeps it right up front where it belongs and allows this song to feel so personal...the intricacies throughout are kept so even; fluid. cannot stop listening to this track
@@youslyfox Same… several times a week. lol.
School Spirits just gave this song a MIGHTY lift.
this music video is my baby i can’t believe it’s out ….. what do you guys think of it ??????
Lizzy, the lyricism, the cinematography, the voice, the EVERYTHING. This is incredible.
i’ve been going feral for the past fifteen minutes tysm queen
CHILLS, Liz. Chills. I fell in love with this song when you posted it on Instagram ages ago, the finished product is just… chef’s kiss.
Lizzy its incredible. You're so talented i 💜 you! You encouraged me to learn the guitar and I'm hoping to be able to play it like you do! I wish you the best! 💜💜💜
ITS SO GOOD OMG I love all the details and your fit at the end and your acting ans song
I heard this song for the first time on School Spirits, and it's such a perfect choice of song! It's been on repeat in my ears all day.
I did too
Sameeee! hahah I'm obsessed
the video even matches with the show
Same!!n on repeat!
same!!!
OKAY BUT THE BLACK SUIT OUTFIT!!!!!! LIZZY THIS WHOLE THING IS PERFECTION
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The fact that the line “only my murderer, you and the preist who told YOU to go to hell.” Saying how the preist told him to go to hell instead of her MURDERER. Lyrical Genius.
This song can also be interpreted way differently but this how I perceive it!! ( ex, “only my murderer ( you ) and the preist who told you to go to hell” )
She's her own murderer
"i’d have liked to plan out my part in this but you’re such a narcissist
that you did it on halloween" THIS PART, THE LYRIC CHANGE OMG THIS IS AWESOME
YES- it's a shock, a surprise, it knocks us for six as the listener... because it knocked her for six in the moment, getting dumped on halloween unexpected! we get to feel what she felt. literally geeniuusssss *chef's kiss*
i hate that i'm just now catching that she said that after a year of finding this album..
Just heard this from school spirits and fell in love immediately. There was so much happening but the music took most of my attention. Your voice is amazing. New fav ong
FRR
You’re probably my favorite artist right now, and this was such a massive step up! Can’t wait to see what you do next!
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Yo Mr. Beard a lizzy fan?!
@@peytonbaker4017 he's a based fella
Hi beard!
This song is such a kick in the gut. I could go on and on and on about how perfectly it captures those emotions, the atmosphere, the helpless sadness and anger at someone else’s actions…but instead I’ll just go listen to it again and enjoy how it makes me feel all the feels all over again.
i cant wait to tell everyone that i am a fan of her since she was just starting
Me too
Same here. I know she’ll be big in the near future and I’ll be able to tell people I was here this early and I have two copies of her album 😎
Saaaameee
Been sending my sister her songs for ages, trying to get her to listen. Hoping this might catch her on.
absolutely
This was so incredibly needed. I'm going through a break up at the moment and this song hit just right.
I am such a big fan of your music and I absolutely adore everything you do. Another one to loop for days on end!
The combination of intimate moments and epic cinematic parts makes the song stand out even more. Good job
It's highly possible that my interpretation of this is entirely not what these creators intended, but there's clearly so much thought and effort and passion put into this project that I want to explain what I got out of a few elements of the video:
The moment when she puts the mask on (3:42) could be when she decides to put on a face/persona to convince him to feel bad for her (which doesn't work enough to make him stay because he thinks she's faking it and/or because he's a jerk). Through the process of trying to express to him how hurt she is and trying to convince herself to not let him get under her skin (or to get him out from under her skin, I guess, because he already has gotten under her skin), she "dies" like their relationship -- that's why she's still a skeleton when the mask comes off.
I LOVE the part with her stabbing the pomegranate (2:34) and how that connects to Persephone and Hades -- the motifs of death, betrayal, heartbreak, etc.
The lighting, OH MY GOD, the lighting -- the dark hallway with a light at the beginning rather than the end, the blinding light through the windows, the fluorescent dullness of the classroom, the sunset alone on the bleachers, the sunrise with him on the bleachers, the soft glow of the church, the dusty brightness of the funeral, the clarity of the field that fades to black, the spotlight on the stage in front of an empty theater -- it all expresses her feelings so well and (despite, or perhaps because of the variety in the intensity of the lighting) ties the whole story together visually.
There's so much specificity that communicates such clear emotion, both lyrically, instrumentally, and visually -- I could go on and on about how well this is crafted.
Every choice in this song and music video (and in all my ghosts, which is one of my new favorite songs) is so brilliant. The fact that music like this exists restores my faith in humanity; I can't wait for the album!
Well said. Symbolism seems to be lost in modern music but this encapsulates it perfectly.
I really like your interpretation. Everything feels so gray and numb after a breakup/heartbreak so it honestly does feel like a type of death in a way. The death of your past self.
i think the death mask and her face painted is her coming to terms, he's left her and she's wallowing in self-pity in the ending of their relationship. she's like a walking skeleton, feeling empty.
OKAYY the production on this song is genuinely transcendent
philip & ehren went hard
Here from the Netflix tv show “school spirits” , they did they thing with this one !
Omg same. i CRIED THE WHOLE DAMN TIME😢😢😢😢
The ending was insane I need s2 nowww
i’m literally in shock lizzy this is amazing. the video is BEAUTIFULLY done, so much meaning behind every frame, the song is literally insanity your lyrics are absolutely ridiculous i find new meaning every time i listen. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ART literally so proud :’)))))
the way lizzy compares being broken up with to being murdered is so beautiful. a couple months ago, i was in the same situation. i knew it was coming, and i knew she wasn’t staying, but i did everything in my power to keep her. i still wish that i could’ve had a say in it.
It feels so rare for a song and music video to match tone so perfectly. Incredible performance, editing, and sound mixing. Congratulations to all!
I absolutely love the way the melody curves at “you’re such a narcissist”, an instant hook!
This song is going to bring Lizzy the recognition she deserves
School Spirits brought me. Bring on season 2!
THIS IS REALLY GOOD!
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Finished school spirits and this song I can’t get out of my head
fr same
Oh, same
Me too
YESS
nobody is doing it like lizzy this era is gonna be insane
Just finished school spirits and this song ripped my heart out
Your acting was fantastic in this! I can’t wait to see what’s next.
My man out there hustling. Priest and janitor.
lizzzzzyyyyyy the “to be continued….” IS MAKING ME EVEN MORE EXCITED THAN I ALREADY AM FOR THIS NEW ERA
i think its really funny that your song “Pancakes for Dinner” is what got me and my ex together. We broke up a couple days ago and this song matches exactly what i’m going through rn
Been holding off on watching this vid but today felt like the day. I’m glad i saw it :)
I guess same+a bit more, I have the near exact story where pancakes for dinner was "our song" and Doomsday could very possibly be our ending song. she came out as lesbian on Halloween, broke up with me right after our Halloween party and I was throwing up my guts in a church because I didn't know how to take it lol, and it's funny because I was so eager to plan our future together and stuff but when it ended it was like damn there goes that
hey, right there with you. 'pancakes for dinner' was our song, and it's so so hard to listen to all of the sweeter songs from give me a minute now. everything just hurts so much, but this single came at just the right time for me. still not feeling great but definitely needed the catharsis
@@seungkyeom that's so uncanny
IT'S BEEN 2 YEARS AND IT STILL NOT POPULAR. HOW CAN THEY DO THAT!???
THIS IS SO GOODDDD
Wow, the part of your funeral is absolutely impressive. The change of the melody, the recording, the amazing control of your voice, the intensity and the bad milk of the message leaves you wanting to send the bastard who probably hurt you to hell. Oh my gosh! I think I'm not the only one who wants more.
Finished School Spirts when the finale came out and I’m just now discovering this amazing song, what an amazing song choice and what an amazing twist
the music, concept, acting, cinematography *CHEF’S KISS*
love everything you do
fr the cinematography completely blew me away when i first saw the video, i'm still in awe of that shot where theres those two lights behind her, it's beautiful
(also so sry for the selfpromo but i covered the song, so if you want to check it out feel welcome to do so! it'd mean a lot to me
This is such an emotionally perfect song. It's the exact feeling of breaking up with someone who you love but who you know simply doesn't (or can't) care about you. Just so futile and maudlin and frustrating. 10/10 absolutely no notes.
I think this is a level of refinement that just goes beyond what you’ve done before. There’s an incredible amount of nuance in this song, not just lyrically, but melodically and vocally as well. I think this song will be around a good while 😄
3:36 the best parttt
i can’t listen to this song without getting full body chills, it’s PERFECTION
This is probably the best song, and to just pair it with school spirits finale was absolutely enchanting
Yessss
This is probably one of the most complete works of art I've seen in a while. Lizzy is truly amazing
the best part is 3:35 when the camera moves into the wedding scene and her vocals are so amazing i can't stop rewatching
3:00 this part is heavenly, I love how the song progresses here
The dynamic contrasts in this song are beautiful and paint such a clear feeling
Just my feeling
@@chrisgri1758 what 🧍
Sitting in the grocery store parking lot crying because this is so good. She knows exactly how to use her voice her music is so unique.
Lizzy, YOU have worked so hard… you are the most passionate talented sweet artist I have fallen in love with over and over with each creation!!!! Love you girl!!! So freakin proud of you and your explosive growth ahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!
The “only the death of me” and narcissistic lines were amazing
[Verse 1]
Pull the plug in September
I don't wanna die in June
I’d like to start planning my funeral
I've got work to do
Pull the plug, make it painless
I don't want a violent end
Don’t say that you'll always love me
'Cause you know I'd bleed myself dry for you
Over and over again
[Chorus]
Doomsday is close at hand
I'll book the marching band to play as you speak
I'll feel like throwin' up
You'll sit and stare like a goddamn machine
I’d like to plan out my part in this
But you’re such a narcissist
You'll probably do it next week
I don’t get a choice in the matter
Why would I? It's only the death of me
Only the death of me
[Verse 2]
Pull the plug, but be carеful
I don't wanna die too soon
I think there's good in you somеwhere
I’ll hang on 'til the chaos is through
[Chorus]
Doomsday is close at hand
I'll book the marching band to play as you speak
I'll feel like throwin' up
You'll sit and stare like a goddamn machine
I'd like to plan out my part in this
But you're such a narcissist
You'll probably do it next week
I don't get a choice in the matter
Why would I? It's only the death of me
[Bridge]
It was so quiet
No friends and family allowed
Only my murderer, you, and the priest who told you to go to Hell
And the funny thing is I would've married you
If you'd have stuck around
I feel more free than I have in years
Six feet in the ground
[Chorus]
Doomsday is close at hand
I'll book the marching band
To play as you speak
I feel like throwin' up
You sit and stare like a goddamn machine
I'd have liked to plan out my part in this
But you're such a narcissist
That you did it on Halloween
I had no choice in the matter
Why would I? It's only the death of me
This song is fucking incredible
It’s ominous and haunting but also so beautiful.
And the line:
“I feel more free than I have in years, six feet in the ground”
… like wow you did that. Thanks for making music, never stop!!
I keep playing this with no context when I teach my US History class and all the kids get quiet and are a bit speechless everytime. They normally just either ignore the background music but something about this song just grabs your attention and keeps it! My favorite artist here making moves
I absolutely love this I heard it in school spirits and I was like I need to listen to this 1000000000000/100❤😂
Oh, that line. “I’d like to plan out my part in this, but you’re such a narcissist.” Killed me.
This song is so hauntingly beautiful - utterly stunning and soul destroying at the same time - I'm obsessed with it. The opening two lines....and I'm hooked.
This song is so refreshing to listen to. Her songs are like listening to a beautiful story. I can't wait to see her career blossom even more!
School Spirits brought me here and I’m so happy that it did!
4:10 she really said 🧍🏻♀️😂 we love you Lizzy
i still hear maddie’s screams
3:15 I STARTED BANGING MY HEAD IN THE AIR WHILE CRYING STARTING HERE 😢
I literally just heard this in the middle of a mall after hearing for so long. I just had to hear it again after today. Such a good song. I’m also so glad school spirits showed me this song. I’m glad the song made its way into that show
Everything about this is amazing. The instruments. The voice. The mixing and mastering (sounds so wide and beautiful). The video. There is nothing I can fault here.
I'm sat here shaking my head in disbelief of what my ears are hearing.
I’m here after “School Spirits” AMAZING SONG!!!
There's nothing like listening to a unique song like this one. Every second of it is a surprise. It's so creative! Congratulations! I'm glad I found your music.
this song actually scratches my brain in the best way im so obsessed with it
School Spirits❤🖤
Frr can’t wait for s2
My best friend died from cancer this past june.... this song already meant a lot, but now it has a different meaning. Love you Lizzy
watched her jam out covering "just the two of us" not long ago and now this song drops... incredible musician.
Great song Lizzy! Love the background noise at 1:14. It gives me the chills every time!
Did anybody else hear the alto sax start playing careless whisper at 0:07 ?
I love this song so much aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
this song is so amazing, it gives off major heathers vibes, i’m obsessed
CHILLLLLLLLS OH MY GOD
I also heard this for the first time on School Spirits. I instantly stopped the show and replayed the part with this song. Then spent an hour online trying to figure out the name of it and who sings it! Caught my attention instantly!! Congrats!! Great song!
i heard this for the first time when you played it live in Seattle. The first chord hit me right in the chest, and as your voice rang out across the audience and the lyrics and their meaning settled, i just started weeping. several months prior i’d gone through the worst break up and heartbreak i’ve ever felt. this song was like therapy, pain, and medicine all at once. thank you your angelic voice and talent. it was a visceral, spiritual experience i’ll never forget.
OKAY LITERALLY EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS IS PERFECT
This song gives me literal CHILLS!!! The second it came on School Spirits I looked over at my wife and said this song sounds dark and heavy. I love it!
omg i've been a fan for more than a year now and THIS IS JUST CHEF'S KISS I hope it gets more recognition!!! u deserve queen
i love how she really puts thought into her words like shes telling a story and depicts it all. love love love it!!!
@3:34 I heard this for the first time today. Me and my ex of 4 years were supposed to get married. It was so toxic, and broke me so badly that I thought the only way out was to commit. So I overdosed one night when he pushed me too far. @3:34 made me realise that if he wouldn't have did me the favor of leaving soon after that, I would have married him. And been stuck in that horrible life, cause I couldn't walk away. I truly believe I would have died if he stayed. For the first time in years, I believe that I can live again, and I am free. I would have found freedom in disguise in death. But now I'm understanding I'm free.
You have been through such hell I'm so happy that you've made it through❤
Keep going! Glad to hear you got through it
3:33 THIS COULD BE SO GOOD IN A MOVIEESE
I genuinely can't stop listening. This is one of the best songs you've ever put out Lizzy
its so rare that a music video can vastly improve the listening experience of a song thats already one of my favorite songs. that just happened omg.
one of the most powerful pieces of music ive heard in fifty years. thank you @LizzyMcAlpine!
For anyone who going through a tuff time, just remember I'm here for you. I may be stranger, but just know I'm here for you. I'll be here no matter what, even if the people in your actual life can't. Remember you got this ❤ 🥰
i’ll never forget hearing this song live. it was the first time i had heard it or anything by lizzy and it was just. otherworldly
Such a vivid picture of a break up. It just all fits together. I found your song first on Spotify and you've been on repeat for like at least 4 times in the last 4 days. (every 6 hours can you imagine that lol)
JUST FOUND YOU AND THIS SONG AND I AM SOOOOOOO IN LOVE
I discovered this song just yesterday and it's already one of my favourite songs of the year
she’s so insane. this song is so beautiful
Just commenting to cement my place in Lizzy McAlpine history
I’m here after hearing it on School Spirits. Wow, so good.
Just finished School Spirits - this song instantly struck many chords. Magnificent!
There was a moment in the 90s when the depth and talent for women singer-songwriter alt-rockers were phenomenal. Liz Phair, Juliana Hatfield, PJ Harvey, Aimee Mann, Fiona Apple... many others. It was such an incredible period of themes and power and intelligent lyrics, as well as astonishing melody and music. I say this only because since then I've very rarely felt that in discovering a new artist. Definitely feels like you'd fit right amongst that illustrious pantheon.
Thanks to Spotify, I discovered this song and this artist. I am blown away. Magical.
What it took for me to discover this song was moving several times after college only to realize where I’d graduated from was my real home, buying a 1970’s solid state radio, putting it in my kitchen, and receiving the broadcast of the college indie station from 12 miles away, and I’m damn thankful all of those dominos fell into place.
Amazing song! Here from the School Spirits Final