Around people if I feel I’m gonna die I excuse myself…
““Around people if I feel I’m gonna die I excuse myself telling them “I gotta go!” “Go where?” they wanna know I don’t answer I just get outa there away from them because somehow they sense something wrong and never know what to do it scares them such suddenness How awful to just sit there and they asking: “Are you okay?” “Can we get you something?” “Want to lie down?” Ye gods! people! who wants to die amongst people?! Especially when they can’t do shit To the movies — to the movies that’s where I hurry to when I feel I’m going to die So far it’s worked.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker experiences overwhelming anxiety about mortality, seeking escape in crowds and movies, feeling misunderstood and terrified of confronting death directly.
In simple terms: Fear of dying leads to avoidance and frantic escape.
Key Takeaway
Find calm in confronting, rather than fleeing.
Themes
anxiety
mortality
isolation
escape
social discomfort
Mood
anxious
desperate
introspective
Type
poetic
confessional
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- movie outings
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
existential dread
coping mechanisms
public perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the crowd represent for you?
- How can you face fear without escaping?
A Different Perspective
Avoidance may deepen fear and prevent genuine connection.