| Already Dead | ||
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| Length: | 3:56 | |
| Released: | October 25, 2019 | |
| Writers: | Charlie Scene, Danny, Funny Man, J-Dog, Johnny 3 Tears | |
| Producer: | Matt Good | |
| Key: | C♯/D♭ major | |
| Tempo: | 160 BPM | |
| Album: | New Empire Vol. 1 | |
| Last single: | Another Level | |
| Next single: | Time Bomb | |
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Already Dead is the lead single from the band's sixth studio album, New Empire Vol. 1.
Background[]
In this article by Scene for Dummies, Danny talks about the track:
"It's an explosive rock anthem. Humans can find pleasure in trying to hurt you. When you take away that satisfaction and become immune to it, it's empowering."
Official Lyrics[]
J-Dog: It's the year of the snake
Friends are overrated, so let's make no mistake
I watch from the distance while you poison the lake
A trail of ash that you leave in your wake
Knock me down, but I get back up
In the rain, I feel no pain from the cuts
Too much pain, is it ever enough?
In the rain and I'm spilling my guts
Danny: You wanna hate me
You wanna try and break me
But you can't kill me
Danny and J-Dog: 'Cause I'm already dead
Danny: You can shame me
You can try and break me down
Danny and J-Dog: 'Cause I'm already dead
Danny: (Already d-)
(Already d-)
Here I am again at the edge of a knife
Some of us are born at the end of our lives
Wake up in a sweat in the dead of the night
I must be dreaming
J-Dog: I can see the end of your reign
I can feel the hate filling your veins
Watch me now as I'm breaking the chains
Leaving your whole empire in flames
Danny: You wanna hate me
You wanna try and break me
But you can't kill me
Danny and J-Dog: 'Cause I'm already dead
Danny: You can shame me
You can try and break me down
Danny and J-Dog: 'Cause I'm already dead
'Cause I'm already dead
J-Dog: Watch me now as I'm breaking the chains
Leaving your whole empire in flames
Watch me now as I'm breaking the chains
Leaving your whole empire in flames
Danny: You wanna hate me
Try to break me
But you can't kill me
Danny and J-Dog: 'Cause I'm already dead
Danny: You can shame me
You can try and break me down
Danny and J-Dog: 'Cause I'm already dead
'Cause I'm already dead
J-Dog: (Dead!)
Danny and J-Dog: 'Cause I'm already dead
Background vocals[]
- J-Dog sings "Here I am again at the edge of a knife" and "Wake up in a sweat in the dead of the night" with Danny.
Personnel[]
- Hollywood Undead
- Danny - bass, keyboards, vocals
- J-Dog - bass, keyboards, programming, vocals
- Johnny 3 Tears - bass
- Other
- Matt Good - engineering, production
Trivia[]
- This song was mixed and mastered by Matt Good at Good Sounds, Tempe, AZ.