Manic Street Preachers
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Richey Edwards
Richey Edwards
Richey Edwards
Richey Edwards
Richey Edwards
William’s Last Words, like the other tracks on Journal for Plague Lovers, was penned by Richey Edwards before he disappeared in February 1995. The track seems to detail a man (possibly Richey) saying goodbye and reads along the same lines as a suicide note.
[Verse 1]
Isn't it lovely, when the dawn brings the dew?
I'll be watching over you
Isn't it lovely, when the dawn brings the dew?
I'll be watching over you
Goodnight my sweetheart
Until we leave tonight
Hold me in your arms
Wish me some luck as you wave goodbye to me
You're the best friends I ever had
[Pre-Chorus]
Goodnight, sleep tight
Goodnight, God bless
Goodnight, nos da
I'll try my best
[Chorus]
Isn't it lovely, when the dawn brings the dew?
I'll be watching over you
Isn't it lovely, when the dawn brings the dew
I'll be watching over you
[Verse 2]
I will be waiting
All my cares are for you
Dreams they leave and die
I'm just going to close my eyes, think about my family
And shed a little tear
[Pre-Chorus]
Goodnight, sleep tight
Goodnight, God bless
Goodnight, nos da
I'll try my best
[Chorus]
Isn't it lovely, when the dawn brings the dew?
I'll be watching over you
Isn't it lovely, when the dawn brings the dew
I'll be watching over you
[Outro]
Leave me, go Jesus
I love you, yeah I love you
Just let me go
I even love the devil
But yes he did me harm
Don't keep me any longer
'Cos I'm really tired
I'd love to go to sleep and wake up happy
Yeah I'm really tired
I'd love to go to sleep and wake up happy
Wake up happy
William’s Last Words was written by James Dean Bradfield & Nicky Wire & Sean Moore & Richey Edwards.
William’s Last Words was produced by Dave Eringa.
Manic Street Preachers released William’s Last Words on Mon May 18 2009.