Suicide
David Allan Coe · Other Songs - David Allan Coe
STANDING IN THE BATHROOM WITH A GUN IN MY HAND
PULLING ON THE TRIGGER JUST AS FAST AS I CAN
I CAN HEAR HER SCREAM AS SHE REACHES FOR THE LOVER BESIDE HER
MARRIED BY THE BIBLE SHE WAS ONLY SIXTEEN
I WAS FRESH FROM PRISON TRYING TO FOLLOW MY DREAM
WHO'D EVER THOUGHT I'd BE THE JUDGE AND THE JURY THAT TRIED HER?
BLOOD SPLATTERED ALL OVER THE WALL
THE GUN STILL SMOKING AS I WATCH IT FALL
I RUN THROUGH THE DOOR WHILE THE SIRENS BLOW OUT ON THE HIGHWAY
MAYBE THEY'LL CATCH ME AND MAYBE THEY WONT
IT REALLY DOESN'T MATTER I JUST HAD TO DO THINGS MY WAY
YEAH YEAH
I MIGHT JUST COMMIT SUICIDE
YEAH YEAH
HE'S THE ONLY MAN THAT I TRUSTED WITH MY LIFE
I can't UNDERSTAND WHY HE RAN OFF WITH MY WIFE
NOW THAT THEY'RE DEAD WHAT'S GONNA HAPPEN TO THE BABY?
THE STATE WILL HAVE TO RAISE HER JUST THE WAY THEY DID ME
HER MOTHER WANTED FREEDOM AND I JUST SET HER FREE
SHE SHOULD HAVE NEVER LET ME SEE THAT SHE WAS NO LONGER A LADY
SHE CALLED OUT MY NAME JUST BEFORE SHE DIED
SHE SWORE SHE LOVED ME AND I ALMOST CRIED
WITH TREMBLING HANDS I REACHED OUT AND TRIED TO SAVE HER
CHEATING IS SOMETHING I CAN UNDERSTAND
BUT NOT WHEN it's CHEATING WITH MY BEST FRIEND
SHE BETRAYED THE LOVE AND THE BABY I GAVE HER
Suicide by David Allan Coe
David Allan Coe's "Suicide" stands as a testament to his unique position within the outlaw country movement. Known for his distinctive vocal style and willingness to tackle dark, often controversial themes, Coe crafted a body of work that frequently challenged traditional country conventions. This recording captures his raw emotional delivery, a hallmark of his approach to songwriting and performance. Throughout his extensive discography, Coe has maintained a reputation for blending humor with profound melancholy, creating songs that resonate deeply with listeners. "Suicide" reflects the introspective nature found in many of his compositions, offering a glimpse into the personal struggles that often inform his music. As a significant song in his catalogue, the track reinforces his enduring influence on the genre and his ability to connect with audiences through authentic storytelling.