Lewis Capaldi seals his Survive EP with The Day That I Die, out tomorrow November 14, 2025, on Vertigo/Capitol, and it lands quiet but heavy, like leaving notes for the ones you love before the lights dim, his voice cracking just enough to pull you right in.
He first let it breathe live back on September 6 in Sheffield, kicking off his UK tour with this and two other fresh ones—Almost and Something In The Heavens—that had the crowd hushed. It’s classic Capaldi at heart, a stripped-down ballad starting on piano that swells into these warm strings, his delivery raw and unhurried, the kind that sneaks up and stays. The words circle this tender goodbye, scripting smiles for his mum, apologies to friends for the missed calls, hopes his dad forgives the rough patches, all while promising love doesn’t fade with the sunsets. It’s about holding onto the good—the dumb choices, the blessings, the you-and-I flashes—without the weight of tears, turning loss into something almost peaceful.
This caps a tight four-track EP that’s all about pushing through the hard stuff, pulling together the singles he’s dropped since easing back into music. Survive leads as the UK chart-topper, a gritty push forward, then Something In The Heavens adds that cosmic lift, Almost digs into near-misses, and this closer ties it with quiet resolve. The whole thing runs about 15 minutes, no frills, just stories that feel pulled from his own late-night journals, showing how he’s grown from the Bruises heartbreak anthems to something steadier.
Capaldi’s finding his footing again after stepping back for health reasons, those tour moments where his voice wavered under the lights last year still fresh. But this EP, debuted raw on stage, feels like proof he’s surviving on his terms—more introspective, less about the big arena roars, leaning into the personal that made him huge in the first place.
X has been lighting up with Sheffield clips all month, fans posting teary reactions to the live drop and counting down to tomorrow, calling it the gut-punch they didn’t know they needed. If Survive was the fight, this is the grace note that lingers.
Dive into the The Day That I Die lyrics below and unpack its raw narrative. Don’t miss other Survive EP tracks for more of Lewis Capaldi’s quiet strength.
| Lead Vocals | Lewis Capaldi |
| Songwriter & Composer | Lewis Capaldi, Amy Allen, John Ryan & Tobias Jesso Jr. |
| Music Producer | Edd Holloway |
| Label | Vertigo Berlin/Warner Chappell Music |
| Release Date | November 14, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Vertigo Berlin/Warner Chappell Music |
Lyrics of The Day That I Die by Lewis Capaldi
[Verse 1]
On The Day That I Die
Tell My Mother I Was Smiling
‘Cause I Know That She’ll Be Crying Rivers Wide
Tell My Friends That It’s Alright
And Say I’m Sorry That I Never
Text Or Called Or Wrote More Letters, Shoulda Tried
Let ’em Know It Ain’t Goodbye
‘Cause Every Door And Every Dawn
You Know I’m Only Ever On The Other Side
[Chorus]
So, Don’t Cry, Don’t Cry
[Verse 2]
On The Day That I Leave
I Hope The Memories Find You Happy
And My Dad Ain’t Too Mad At Me To Say The Least
I Pray My Sister Gets To Sleep
I Wish I Coulda Said It Better
What All Those Times We Had Together Meant To Me
[Chorus]
But Don’t Cry, Don’t Cry
On The Day That I Die
[Bridge]
Oh, Ohh
Just As The Sun Will Rise
And The Sun Will Set
I Will Love You Just The Same From Somewhere Different
Until You Close Your Eyes
And We Meet Again
Don’t You Cry
[Verse 3]
On The Day That I Die
I Promise That I’ll Be Reliving
Every Second, Every Minute Of You And I
Flashing Right Before My Eyes
Every Young And Dumb Decision
Every Blessing I Was Given, Oh, What A Life
[Chorus]
So, Don’t Cry, Don’t Cry
Don’t Cry, Don’t Cry
On The Day That I Die
