Someone to Pull the Trigger

Hear a beautiful pop love song…. now listen to the lyrics…. about suicide? Yes, this is one of Matthew Sweet’s greatest, most touching songs… the romance of death is a phrase that comes to mind…. It’s a really great song…. go listen to it if you can… Anything else by Matthew Sweet is great too…. I’ve listened to every one of his songs today while writing my essay…. And now I have to return to it….

Someone to Pull the Trigger
Matthew Sweet

Well I’m loaded and ready
Calmly holding steady
Looking for a sign to show me when
Well I’m waiting and willing
The clarity is chilling
But I’m not turning back
and neither can you

I need someone to pull the trigger
‘Cause there’s a hole in my heart getting bigger
And everything I’ll ever be I’ve been
And I need someone to pull the trigger
So if you’re what I think you’ll be
If you’re who I think I see — shoot

So hold me and love me
Tie me up and drug me
‘Cause I’m not gonna beg you for my life

I need someone to pull the trigger
‘Cause there’s a hole in my heart getting bigger
And everything I’ll ever be I’ve been
And I need someone to pull the trigger
So if you’re what I think you’ll be
If you’re who I think I see — shoot