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Why Do We Die explores one of the deepest questions people face about life and mortality. The song reflects the innocence and vulnerability of young minds trying to understand why life is temporary and why the people they love eventually disappear. Through gentle imagery and quiet reflection, it captures the fear, curiosity, and sadness that arise when thinking about death for the first time.

In Why Do We Die, the theme centers on the passage of time and the fragile nature of existence. Memories, names, and moments slowly fade, creating a sense of uncertainty about what remains after life ends. The song expresses the longing for reassurance, comfort, and understanding in the face of something that feels mysterious and overwhelming.

At its heart, Why Do We Die becomes a soft prayer for comfort and presence. It highlights the desire to know that no one is truly alone when facing the unknown. The song encourages reflection on the value of life, love, and connection, while seeking peace in faith and the hope that every life is remembered and held with care.

Jesus… why do we die
Why do voices fade away
Jesus… why do we die
Will it happen to me someday

I hear clocks in the dark
Counting time I cannot see
Every breath leaves a mark
But it slips away from me

Jesus… why do we die
Does the quiet swallow light
Jesus… why do we die
Why does sleep look so like night

All the names that we love
Drift like leaves beyond the door
We keep trying to stay
But we’re not the same as before

Jesus… why do we die
I’m afraid of letting go
Jesus… why do we die
I just want someone to know

If the world turns its page
Will my story still remain
Will the tears that I hide
Ever wash away the pain

Jesus… why do we die
Will You hold us when we fall
Jesus… why do we die
Do You hear us when we call