Cover art for Funeral by James Blake & slowthai
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Funeral Lyrics

[Verse 1: James Blake]
I hold my ear to a shell
I hear somethin' that no one can sell
You know, I should've lived by the sea
'Cause I feel invisible in every city

[Chorus: James Blake]
And I know this feeling too well (Too well)
Of being alive at your own funeral
Goin', "Don't give up on me"
Goin', "Don't give up on me"
Please, I'll be the best I can be
I'll be the best I can be
Don't give up on me

[Verse 2: slowthai]
I never been one for horror movies
I fall asleep under your tongue, I hope you choose me
The shadow silhouetting the sun, I'm glued to your feet
I live in the shadows of, mmm, under the loose leaves
I spread my wings, I got a nose bleed
I been the dust on top of trophies, the rust that makes it homely
The crust that no one wants, I was forgotten, I've gone mouldy
They press mute, can you please pass the controller?
Been the rabbit in the lights and they already ran me over
[Chorus: James Blake, slowthai]
And I know this feeling too well (Too well)
Of being alive at your own funeral (Funeral)
Goin', "Don't give up on me" (Don't)
Goin', "Don't give up on me"
Please, I'll be the best I can be
I'll be the best I can be

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Genius Annotation

This version of the song never made an appearance on any physical releases of Friends that Break Your Heart. This is rumoured to be due to Slowthai recording his verse too late, but no official confirmation has been given, and the song ended up being digital exclusive.

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Have James Blake and slowthai collaborated before?
Genius Answer

Yes, James Blake was featured on slowthai’s September 2020 single “feel away.” The two have also co-written Ty’s May 2020 song “BB (BODYBAG)” and “focus,” from slowthai’s February 2021 album TYRON.

Is there a live performance of this song?
Genius Answer

Yes, James Blake and slowthai performed the song live on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in October 2021.

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October 11, 2021
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