When I die

By Lowkey

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[Intro]

Every single human being that has ever lived was an entirely unique creation

Never, ever, ever to be repeated again

Sometimes I wonder, what they'll say when I die


[Chorus: Rochelle]

When I die, when I die when I die

Let me fly, let me fly

When I die, when I die when I die

Let me fly, let me fly


[Verse 1]

When I die please don't mourn, cry not for me

When I die please don't lie, write a song for me

Tell 'em what I did right and what I did wrong

Don't say rest in peace, help me live on

Peace to any enemies in my memories, I'll forgive 'em

Most rappers died before their legacy started living

Whether it's by natural causes or a car collision

Think of hard hitting bars I've written, not my chart position

In the event of my death be happy that I left the drama

Those that love me, don't paint me as an effing martyr

What I've done in life, I hope it echoes ever after

Some wanna' reassure me, I'm more like Kevin Carter

'Cause every lyric that I've written is a photograph

They think life is infinite, but don't know the half

Names die every day, time won't remember most of ours

Just remember me as a true soul that showed his heart


[Chorus: Rochelle]

When it's me, when it's me, when it's me

Set me free, set me free

When it's me, when it's me, when it's me

Set me free, set me free


[Verse 2]

When it's me, I want you to know that I loved you all

I wasn't happy here, I could never be comfortable

This one's for you if we fell out over something small

Don't watch it, we're all imperfect and vulnerable

This ain't about being scared or brave

When it's me, death is something I'm prepared to face

When it's me don't even waste your tears, I'm safe

Hairs were raised by my music, anywhere it's played

When I die, don't lie about what my life was

If I die with nothing else, just take my love

When I'm dust in the ground with my eyes shut

Don't count my money, just count the lives that I've touched

When it's me, play this on your MP3

It's about the fans, not how the press see me

Don't say, "Rest In Peace", just let me be

When it's me, please God, just set me free


[Chorus]

When I go, when I go when I go

Save my soul, save my soul

When I go, when I go, when I go

Save my soul, save my soul


[Verse 3]

When I go, will I be destined for Heaven, or Hell below?

Until then, I will never know

Pray for my family, pray for my enemies

Pray that I'm sent to a place that is heavenly

Pray for my present and pray for my legacy

And pray that it's in a positive way they remember me

The second I die someone will start a new life

So ask yourself, what will they say when you die?


[Chorus]

When you die, when you die, when you die

Say "Goodbye", say "Goodbye"

When you die, when you die, when you die

Say "Goodbye", say "Goodbye"