Hello my dear.
It's so nice to see you here.
How long has it been?
Oh it feels like years, but I'm sure it's just been days.
I've been walking around alone, drunk and missing you at home.
You know I'll never feel the same, or ask another girl to take my name.
I think I've been stopping by too much,
I don't want you to get sick of me.
On my way home from the Copper Coin, it's this or I jump into the sea.
I will never forgive myself for not being there to protect you,
I should have been at home instead of out trying to forget you.
Just one fight and I'm out the door.
What kind of man am I?
I swore I'd never leave your side.
Hello my dear, it's so hard to see you here.
How long has it been since we put you in the ground?
It feels like days, but it's been years.
And please don't call me baby, it's just too hard to hear.
Leave you flowers at your headstone and just sit and talk to you my dear.
About This Song
"Headstone" is a haunting ballad about grief and the inability to move on after losing someone close, with the narrator visiting what appears to be a loved one's grave while struggling with alcoholism and suicidal thoughts. The song explores themes of guilt, loneliness, and the devastating weight of survivor's remorse, as the protagonist grapples with self-blame and considers whether life is worth living without this person. Musically, it features Defeater's characteristic blend of melodic hardcore and post-hardcore elements, with emotional vocals delivered over a more restrained instrumental arrangement that builds the song's intimate, confessional atmosphere. The track stands out as one of Defeater's most vulnerable and emotionally raw compositions, showcasing their ability to tackle heavy subject matter with both musical sophistication and genuine emotional depth. It exemplifies the band's storytelling approach to hardcore music, where personal trauma becomes a vehicle for broader themes about loss and human fragility.
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