Everything Dies

Type O Negative

About Everything Dies

Everything Dies is a single by American gothic metal band Type O Negative from their fall 1999 release World Coming Down. It was a successful single for the band making #37 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks. A music video was filmed for the song, featuring the band and singer Peter Steele in various settings, as well as footage of a family having dinner with the members of the family slowly fading away. In the end of the music video, Peter Steele goes underwater, possibly drowning himself. Part of the video was filmed in a shipyard where Steele's father - who died a few years before the album was recorded - used to work. 


Year:
2000
4:33
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Type O Negative

Type O Negative was a gothic metal band from Brooklyn, New York City. Their lyrical emphasis on themes of romance, depression, and death resulted in the nickname "The Drab Four" (in homage to The Beatles' "Fab Four" moniker). The band went Platinum with 1993's Bloody Kisses, and Gold with 1996's October Rust, and gained a fanbase through seven studio albums, two best-of compilations, and concert DVDs. more »

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Album Background
"Everything Dies" is a song by American gothic metal band Type O Negative, from their sixth studio album "World Coming Down" which was released in September 1999.
Writing and Composition
The song was written by Peter Steele, the lead vocalist and bassist of Type O Negative. It is known for its dark, melancholic tone and heavy instrumentation indicative of the band's gothic metal style.
Personal Experiences
Peter Steele wrote "Everything Dies" during a difficult period in his life. The song reflects his feelings on mortality and the passing of loved ones.
Numbered Track
"Everything Dies" is the third track on the album. It is succeeded by "Who Will Save The Sane?" and preceded by "Everyone I Love Is Dead".
Fan Reaction
The song is often listed by fans as one of Type O Negative's best tracks due to its introspective lyrics and haunting music.
Live Performances
"Everything Dies" was frequently played in the band's live shows. Peter Steele was known to put intense emotion into his performances of the song.
Influences
Musically, "Everything Dies" features influences from punk rock, doom metal, and psychedelic rock, blending them into the band's unique gothic metal sound.
Tribute
After the death of Peter Steele in 2010, "Everything Dies" has often been seen as a fitting tribute to the late musician's life and career.
Length of Song
The song runs for 7 minutes and 43 seconds making it one of the longer tracks on the album.
Album Reception
"World Coming Down", the album that features "Everything Dies", received generally favorable reviews from music critics. The dark, brooding atmosphere of the album was particularly praised.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Everything Dies" are considered quite bleak and nihilistic, with references to death, loss, and the inevitability of endings.
TV Appearance
The song made an appearance on the soundtrack for an episode of the iconic vampire series "Buffy The Vampire Slayer".
Message
Despite the grim title and subject matter, many listeners interpret "Everything Dies" as a song about accepting the inevitability of death and appreciating life while it lasts.

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