tale of the missing man Lyrics
[Intro]
Hold my hand, my love
Take the wheel ’cause I’m falling back
(You did good, $lick)
Ring the telephone
(It’s a Smash)
Say the words ’cause I’m falling back
[Chorus]
Last call, this one for the dead man walking
Pictures of what used to be up in his hands often
Left without his gun, so I doubt if he’ll be coming back (Back to you)
Last I heard, he was somewhere riding through the town (Okay)
Talking to himself, on how he wish that he could slow it down (Skrrt)
So here’s another round for the man who ain’t coming back
(Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go, let’s go)
[Post-Chorus]
Don’t waste away your days
A missing man can’t be saved (Okay, okay, okay, okay, yeah)
[Verse]
Word is that he afraid of love (Afraid of)
Word is that he feels nothing
An outlaw in a freefall (Woo)
Wishing they call the search off (Woo)
There’s the seat where he used to be (Waa)
Always hard to reach, always by himself
Dangerously antisocial with lies to sell (Himself)
In his mind, oh, no, no no, no, he can’t find no help (Back to you)
It’s a certain type of hell with what’s expected of him
And no one ever cares until he’s missing again (Back to you)
The pain behind his eyes, is just a window for inside (The pain)
You worried that he’s dead but I know he already died
[Pre-Chorus]
Hold my hand, my love
Take the wheel ’cause I’m falling back
Dead man walking but the pills keep him talking
(Yeah) Ring the telephone
Say the words ’cause I’m falling back
[Chorus]
Last call, this one for the dead man walking
Pictures of what used to be up in his hands often
Left without his gun, so I doubt if he’ll be coming back (Back to you)
Last I heard, he was somewhere riding through the town (Okay)
Talking to himself, on how he wish that he could slow it down (Skrrt)
So here’s another round for the man who ain’t coming back
(Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go, let’s go)
[Post-Chorus]
Don’t waste away your days
A missing man can’t be saved (Okay, okay, okay, okay, yeah)
[Outro]
You, you, you, back to you
You, you, you back to you
I’ve seen the lights in every city glow
But now I’m torn without, your soul
Summary of this Song Lyrics
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tale of the missing man Lyrics by Scrim, paints a vivid and emotional portrait of a troubled individual who is mentally and emotionally lost, struggling with isolation, inner demons, and the weight of expectations. The lyrics follow the narrative of a man who has emotionally checked out from life—referred to as a “dead man walking.” He’s haunted by his past, disconnected from love, and numbed by pills that keep him going but don’t heal the pain. The chorus repeatedly alludes to him being gone, not physically perhaps, but spiritually—his essence fading as he drifts away, symbolized by riding through town and talking to himself.
In the verse, the man is described as antisocial, detached, and unreachable. Rumors suggest he fears love and feels nothing, turning him into an outlaw not just by society’s standards but in his emotional world. The search for him might as well be called off, as he is unreachable even when physically present. His pain is visible but misunderstood, and people only notice when he disappears—again, perhaps metaphorically speaking.
The post-chorus serves as a cautionary message, warning against wasting time and waiting for someone who can’t be saved. The outro circles back to the idea of longing and absence, expressing a deep sense of loss for someone whose presence once lit up the world, but is now only a memory.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on mental health, emotional withdrawal, and the impact of being misunderstood and unnoticed until it’s too late. It blends haunting imagery with emotional vulnerability, offering a powerful message about pain, disconnection, and the silent struggles many endure.
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Audio Credits & Details
Artist : Scrim
Album : via crucis
Lyricists : Scrim, Lily Kaplan
Musicians : Budd Dwyer, Lily Kaplan, Dynox, KXVI
Label : G*59 Records
Genre: Rap
Date: April 18, 2025
