This song is about feeling like you're going to follow the cycle of addiction that often runs in families. Anyone with an addict close to them can relate to this I'm sure
So many musicians who do Hip-hop( Rap if you prefer that nomenclature) now refrain from making music that touches people on a real level. They just want to make music that can be played in clubs or bars, in hopes that it catches on and blows up so they can get famous. K.Flay is an a true artist of music who creates pieces that really make you feel and have emotional reactions. Not just lyrically, but everything meshes together in a way to enhance the experience of listening to music more than just hearing something with your ears.
My dad OD'ed on pills when I was 9 and his alcoholic brother stepped in as a father figure. Some years later he killed himself because of his alcoholism. I can relate to this song so much. Definitely my favorite.
Lyrics: Bled to death in a bathroom. Forever humming a sad tune. Memories wish I could tattoo Dad I've been meaning to ask you Were you scared when you died? Or did you feel relief? Were you terrified, or just at peace? When I came to collect your things, fourteen only a kid. Fingerprints on magazines, milk still in the fridge It was like you had just stepped out, items all in their place. But there was one thing left out, you, blank space. Did you care about family? Did you wish you'd abandon me? Now you can't see what I became, Too weak to try to change. Can't speak I'm so angry, Recall your voice just vaguely, Sorta seems like lately, man it's all fading. And I worry that my life might be some kinda facsimile. Your doomed trajectory silently impressed on me. Shit happens to everyone, but this story's mine. And I can't help but think I'm next in line. I'll break your heart, to keep you far from where all danger starts, danger starts. I'll break your heart, to keep you far from where all danger starts, danger starts. Drank til the bottle ran out, now we got a man down. And it made no sound, Except the crack of his skull on the ground. Dad, did it fade out easily? Did you see the light? Were you sad to be leaving me or just sick of life? Tried desperately to get you sober, Dope hidden in the trunk, doubled over. Red spots on the tile, Couldn't understand as a child. Still really don't and you're long gone so I really won't, Never really know what it meant, if anything at all. Left with nothing but what I can recall. Objects are imbued with the essence of you but I sense that it's false. Mind playing tricks phone messages but you'll never get the calls. If you had the chance to say one thing, Would you tell me that you love me? I hope so, carry you everywhere I go. I'll break your heart, to keep you far from where all danger starts, danger starts. I'll break your heart, to keep you far from where all danger starts, danger starts. I'll break your heart, to keep you far from where all danger starts, danger starts. I'll break your heart, to keep you far from where all danger starts, danger starts.
@kflay. I don't know your history or how much is true But as a dude who dealt with a father who suicided when was 18 this song hits hard and keeps me listening reather than just turniung the shit off to keep from thinking
Yeah I figured it out... Is it me or is there some element that better in not knowing what it says? Like there's some mystery or something maybe it's just me, but I always have to figure out what things say.
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This is the most emotional, vulnerable, and genuine song I think I've ever heard. K.Flay is a true artist.
K.Flay, my own dad committed suicide when I was 10, and damn this song made me cry so badly. It just... wow... it really hits home :)
For 5 years this song has brought me comfort. We are not alone 💙
me too ❤
Same here. Been listening since 2011 and I couldn't be prouder. Going on 12 years of being a fan in January 2024 :))
This song is about feeling like you're going to follow the cycle of addiction that often runs in families. Anyone with an addict close to them can relate to this I'm sure
Another smash. KFlay's vulnerability is what makes her tough.
So many musicians who do Hip-hop( Rap if you prefer that nomenclature) now refrain from making music that touches people on a real level. They just want to make music that can be played in clubs or bars, in hopes that it catches on and blows up so they can get famous. K.Flay is an a true artist of music who creates pieces that really make you feel and have emotional reactions. Not just lyrically, but everything meshes together in a way to enhance the experience of listening to music more than just hearing something with your ears.
I come back to this on at least a weekly basis. This is still my fave song of hers
My dad OD'ed on pills when I was 9 and his alcoholic brother stepped in as a father figure. Some years later he killed himself because of his alcoholism. I can relate to this song so much. Definitely my favorite.
i really like how honest your lyrics are. like with your dad and stuff. its so refreshing
Lyrics:
Bled to death in a bathroom.
Forever humming a sad tune.
Memories wish I could tattoo
Dad I've been meaning to ask you
Were you scared when you died?
Or did you feel relief?
Were you terrified, or just at peace?
When I came to collect your things, fourteen only a kid.
Fingerprints on magazines, milk still in the fridge
It was like you had just stepped out, items all in their place.
But there was one thing left out, you, blank space.
Did you care about family?
Did you wish you'd abandon me?
Now you can't see what I became,
Too weak to try to change.
Can't speak I'm so angry,
Recall your voice just vaguely,
Sorta seems like lately, man it's all fading.
And I worry that my life might be some kinda facsimile.
Your doomed trajectory silently impressed on me.
Shit happens to everyone, but this story's mine.
And I can't help but think I'm next in line.
I'll break your heart, to keep you far from where all danger starts, danger starts.
I'll break your heart, to keep you far from where all danger starts, danger starts.
Drank til the bottle ran out, now we got a man down.
And it made no sound,
Except the crack of his skull on the ground.
Dad, did it fade out easily?
Did you see the light?
Were you sad to be leaving me or just sick of life?
Tried desperately to get you sober,
Dope hidden in the trunk, doubled over.
Red spots on the tile,
Couldn't understand as a child.
Still really don't and you're long gone so I really won't,
Never really know what it meant, if anything at all.
Left with nothing but what I can recall.
Objects are imbued with the essence of you but I sense that it's false.
Mind playing tricks phone messages but you'll never get the calls.
If you had the chance to say one thing,
Would you tell me that you love me?
I hope so, carry you everywhere I go.
I'll break your heart, to keep you far from where all danger starts, danger starts.
I'll break your heart, to keep you far from where all danger starts, danger starts.
I'll break your heart, to keep you far from where all danger starts, danger starts.
I'll break your heart, to keep you far from where all danger starts, danger starts.
so this was in the description.
this is so wonderfully worded and very well thought out.
Warpaint! She constantly amazes me :D
love K Flay, this song really got me
This reminds me of my father who past away so much, very relatable, Rip pops
this is just brilliant as f*ck
Love what you did with the sample.
YOU ARE SO INSPIRING! Keep doing your thing, I can't wait to see how big you get!!! :)
It hurts me that this song only has 1000 likes
So underrated...
please play "Danger Starts" at Big Field Day at Innsbrook After Hours on May 18, 2019
i love this song and lyrics since i myself lost my father to suicide really touched my heart
❤
This is beautiful.
How do I pay this chick for her music? I can't find her on spotify or itunes...
Deep. LoveN this girl.
So real awesome!
what is the sample in between the verses? of the girl singing. beautiful song. go k.flay
@kflay.
I don't know your history or how much is true
But as a dude who dealt with a father who suicided when was 18 this song hits hard and keeps me listening reather than just turniung the shit off to keep from thinking
Holy shit, when she got the to the dad part my heart dropped. She's like me.
my dad was a horrible alcoholic, drank himself to death when I was 11. i cannot explain how much this means to me
Almost can't stand the realness! Love so hard.
Oh shiz warpaint sample. Hot K.
K. FLAY IS THE BIGGEST BOSS THAT I'VE SEEN THUS FAR
ahhhh i see what you did there !
she quit caring the year I was born ooiie
@Cheesehunk double negative!! aka kflay is a HUGE BOSS
i like the new youtube look :>
I'm at a loss for words.
Kinda hit close to home there Lulz... well
War paint?
lyrics of a star in earth. ...
How does the chorus part go?
ok so no one is going to point out the face that she fucking samples warpaint. holy shit. best.
I would love to hear collab with Jean Grae
Sucha fuckin badass
Yeah I figured it out... Is it me or is there some element that better in not knowing what it says? Like there's some mystery or something maybe it's just me, but I always have to figure out what things say.
this is whats up
I love Eminem, but some of his latest stuff has been so weak, I wish he'd let K.Flay coach him, lyrically. I'm tired of hearing puns.
MyNintendo Broke never liked em just never thought his shit was that interesting to listen to
Fresh shit tho
What's this sample?
nomasterpiece21 warpaint-elephants
The screen of my phone broke when I droppes it, so I can really relate to the lyrics
Je dobra. Posloucham grind a dead metal,al K.Flay je dobra.Zdar paka.
K.Flay je dobrá :)
kflay isn't not a boss
go far but dont go plastic
I'd kill my first born child to hear her do this live. Still one of my favourite songs she's ever made.
who tf says something like this?
@@Valchrist1313 My original comment is two years old, get a grip x