--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I'm under stress. They killed me on…" description: "\"I'm under stress. They killed me on wikipedia. They killed me. And I didn't stay dead long enough to sell no DVDs. I didn't even stay dead long enough ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/223/sinbad-15610_been_i-m-under-stress-they-killed-me-on-wikip_1274324.jpg" --- # I'm under stress. They killed me on wikipedia. They killed… ![“I'm under stress. They killed me on wikipedia. They killed me. And I didn't stay dead long enough to sell no DVDs. I didn't even stay dead long enough - I was too stupid. I should've stayed low. I should've laid low. I could've been gone for a year; I'd have made money. And then I'd have risen…” quote by Sinbad](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/223/sinbad-15610_been_i-m-under-stress-they-killed-me-on-wikip_1274324.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/223/sinbad-15610_been_i-m-under-stress-they-killed-me-on-wikip_1274324.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/223/sinbad-15610_been_i-m-under-stress-they-killed-me-on-wikip_1274324.jpg) > “I'm under stress. They killed me on wikipedia. They killed me. And I didn't stay dead long enough to sell no DVDs. I didn't even stay dead long enough - I was too stupid. I should've stayed low. I should've laid low. I could've been gone for a year; I'd have made money. And then I'd have risen from the dead.” [Sinbad](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sinbad/) ## 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 describes feeling overwhelmed by stress and regret, expressing a desire to disappear and later revive for personal gain. **In simple terms:** Stress leads to regret and wishful thinking. Key Takeaway Seek healthier coping and realistic goals. Themes stress regret identity survival Mood despair hopeful Type personal motivational When to use this quote - career planning - personal finance - mental health support Key Concepts mental health self‑esteem risk perception Questions to Reflect On - What realistic steps can reduce your stress? - How can you find purpose without self‑harm? A Different Perspective The narrative may romanticize self‑destruction as a solution. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Money](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/money/) [Stress](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/stress/) ## Related quotes > [“Something you killed didn't stay dead? Wow. 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