I don’t have a reason to cry, and I have every reason to smile
And I don’t have a reason to lie, when you’re already reading my mind
And I don’t have a reason to be, if I can’t be with you
And I don’t need air in my lungs, if I can’t sing your song
No, I don’t need hands, if I don’t get to keep you warm
And I don’t really need myself, if I don’t need you
‘Cause, darling, I wake up just to sleep with you
I open my eyes so I can see with you
And I live so I can die with you
And I don’t really need these fingers, if I don’t get to touch your spine
No, I don’t need these legs, if I ain’t walking by your side
And I don’t really need to be if I can’t be with you
‘Cause, darling, I wake up just to sleep with you
I open my eyes so I can see with you
And I live so I can die with you
‘Cause, darling, I wake up just to sleep with you
I open my eyes so I can see with you
And I live so I can
Live so I can
Live so I can die with you
Unconditional Love and Devotion
Beyoncé’s “Die With You” is a heartfelt ode to profound love and unwavering devotion. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who finds their entire purpose and happiness in their partner, expressing that life’s most basic needs—breathing, feeling, even being—are only meaningful when shared with the one they love. Each line highlights the depth of connection, where waking, seeing, and living are tied to being together. The song’s repeated refrain, “I live so I can die with you,” encapsulates the ultimate commitment, showing love as both the journey and the destination.
Song Credits
Artist: Beyoncé
Songwriters: Beyoncé Knowles, S. Carter
Release Year: 2015
Label: Parkwood Entertainment