One, two
One, two, three
How could something so delicate also be dangerous?
Kind of afraid of it, darling, believe me
I’m just praying you keep me
And you look like an angel there, you and your braided hair
Oh, it’s just so unfair you’ll never see
You’ve got a hold on me
And it feels like suicide looking into your eyes
I get so terrified that I’m gonna lose you
And I’ll die if I do
It’s a death wish, love
Take my heart, I’ll let you spill my blood
Cut me down again
I love you, and I’ll love you to death
On and on, and only you can kill me now
I’ll scream your name until my lungs give out
Pull me down again
I love you, and I’ll love you to death
Love you for as long as I get
The way that you make me laugh
Nobody else does that
You’ve got the upper hand, and if you squeeze
I would fall to my knees
And I’ll ask the stars at night how I can slow the time
God, I’m so terrified that I’m gonna lose you
And I’ll die if I do
It’s a death wish, love
Take my heart, I’ll let you spill my blood
Cut me down again
I love you, and I’ll love you to death
On and on, and only you can kill me now
I’ll scream your name until my lungs give out
Pull me down again
I love you, and I’ll love you to death
I’ll love you for as long as I get
Oh, I’m gonna love you to death
Oh, I’m gonna run till I wreck
Go until there’s none of me left
No, there’s nothing of me left
Oh, I’m gonna love you to death
Oh, I’m gonna run till I wreck
Go until there’s nothing left
It’s a death wish, love
Take my heart, I’ll let you spill my blood
Cut me down again
I love you, and I’ll love you to death
On and on and on, and only you can kill me now
I’ll scream your name until my lungs give out
Pull me down again
I love you, and I’ll love you to death
Love you for as long as I get
Oh, as long as I get
Unraveling the Intensity of ‘Death Wish Love’
Benson Boone’s Death Wish Love dives into the overwhelming and paradoxical feelings that come with loving someone so deeply it feels both exhilarating and perilous. Through emotionally charged lines, Boone paints love as a double-edged sword: beautiful yet dangerous, passionate yet fraught with vulnerability. The repeated references to risking everything and feeling exposed underscore the song’s exploration of devotion that borders on self-destruction. Boone’s raw vocals and vivid metaphors, like “I love you, and I’ll love you to death,” capture how love can be equally intoxicating and terrifying.
The Power of Vulnerability
The lyrics highlight how love makes us both stronger and more fragile, as Boone confesses fears of loss and the overwhelming influence his lover has. This dynamic creates a powerful tension throughout the song, where surrendering to love feels almost like a “death wish,” yet it’s a fate he embraces willingly for the sake of true connection.
Song Credits
- Artist: Benson Boone
- Songwriters: Benson Boone
- Release Year: 2024