Dead! Lyrics

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Genius Annotation

On “Dead!” Gerard Way takes on the roles of Mother War, The Patient, and the doctor, setting up the rest of the album to be a journey through The Patient’s final two weeks of battling cancer.

Q&A

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning

Is this song about Gerard Way's paranoia that people hate MCR?
Genius Answer

The lyrics in “Dead!” are kept strictly to the concept of the album, but it’s possible the song could have multiple meanings.

How does this song fit in with the rest of the album?
Genius Answer

The song tells about The Patient having cancer with just two weeks to live. Gerard Way plays the roles of himself, the doctor, and The Patient.

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