A deeply emotional and sobering track, “23” is Diamond Eye’s second single of 2020, recalling the story of his reaction to Christina Grimmie’s passing in 2016. Diamond Eyes gave a telling description of the song on Twitter:
“23” encompasses more than just grief… the song is about resilience in the...
[Verse 1]
I lost my best friend at twenty-three
She left her body and hovered above me
I saw no shadow, I looked around
Searched every building and home that I found
I saw no shadow, but felt her glow
The warmth inside me, it kept me afloat
I felt like heaven had found my bones
Gave me comfort when I feel alone
[Chorus]
Now you're gone, I moved on
I guess it's time to get better
Through the pain, I will go alone
If I fall, break my bones, I will scream even louder
'Cause I'm not dying alone
[Pre-Drop]
I lost my best friend at twenty-three
She left her body and hovered above me
[Drop]
[Verse 2]
I lost my best friend at twenty-three
I heard the heavens crying above me
They gained an angel, I lost a friend
I felt like dying again and again
I went through hell, I stared at death
But I keep fighting with each living breath
I saw no way out from where I stood
Felt like the fire had burnt me for good
[Chorus]
Now you're gone, I moved on
I guess it's time to get better
Through the pain, I will go alone
If I fall, break my bones, I will scream even louder
'Cause I'm not dying alone
[Pre-Drop]
I lost my best friend
[Drop]
[Bridge]
Oh my god
Don't do this
For I'm a lost boy
I need my best friend
Oh my god
Don't do this
For I'm a lost boy
I need my best friend
Woah
[Drop]
[Outro]
Oh my god
Don't do this
Oh my god
I need my best friend
23 was written by Diamond Eyes.
23 was produced by Diamond Eyes.
Diamond Eyes released 23 on Fri Jul 17 2020.