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During recovery, Billy’s wife Elizabeth confronted him about his recklessness. His response, “I came home in one piece,” epitomizes his stubborn resilience, yet also highlights his refusal to face mortality. His song You May Be Right was born from his near-death experience, symbolizing a plea to himself and others about the dangers of self-destructive tendencies. The lines “Turn out the lights, don’t try to save me” represent a moment of stark honesty—an acknowledgment that he was heading toward the edge, and that perhaps he was beyond saving.