Justin Thirsk is brother to founding member of Pennywise, Jason Matthew Thirsk also a Epitaph Records Artist.
Last Laugh
98 Mute Lyrics
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And I'll see it a thousand times more.
It's people like you I'm glad to see go.
So let me walk you through the goddamn door.
You think you're the it but you ain't shit.
You're nothing but a two bit hypocrite.
You think your hot stuff.
And you think you're tough.
Just shut your trap I'm sick of your crap.
Another word from you and I might just snap.
You think you're hardcore but where were you before?
Were you busy breakdancing on the foor?
You laughed at me way back when.
And now you want to be my friend.
You laughed at me way back when.
So I don't want to be your friend.
The lyrics of 98 Mute's song Last Laugh are about an individual who has seen someone like the person they are addressing many times before, and will continue to see such people. The tone suggests that the person being addressed is a hypocrite and a poser - someone who believes they are tough and cool because of their appearance, but they are nothing of the sort. The singer has had enough of this person and wants to walk them out the door, indicating that they have overstayed their welcome.
The lyrics go on to call out this person's attitude and appearance, highlighting that their attempts at being hardcore are futile. The singer is sick of their crap and warns them that another word may cause them to snap. The final lines reveal the history between the two individuals - the person being addressed had laughed at the singer in the past and now wants to be their friend. However, the singer is not interested in being friends with someone who treated them poorly before.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of frustration and anger towards someone who has a false sense of self-importance and a history of treating the singer poorly. It is a cautionary tale about the dangers of being hypocritical and rude.
Line by Line Meaning
I've seen your type before.
I have encountered individuals like you in the past.
And I'll see it a thousand times more.
I expect to come across your type many times in the future.
It's people like you I'm glad to see go.
Your presence is not appreciated, and I would prefer it if you left.
So let me walk you through the goddamn door.
I am going to escort you out of here immediately.
You think you're the it but you ain't shit.
You have an inflated sense of self-worth, but you are actually not impressive at all.
You're nothing but a two bit hypocrite.
You are a person who fails to practice what they preach, and you are not an admirable individual.
You think your hot stuff.
You have a high opinion of yourself, which is not justified.
And you think you're tough.
You believe that you are strong or powerful in some way, but that is not the case.
But wearing Doc Marten's just ain't enough.
Your choice of footwear does not make you impressive or intimidating.
Just shut your trap I'm sick of your crap.
Please stop talking, as I am tired of listening to you spout nonsense.
Another word from you and I might just snap.
If you continue talking, I may lose my patience and react aggressively.
You think you're hardcore but where were you before?
You claim to be tough or brave, but where were you when you were needed?
Were you busy breakdancing on the floor?
Were you preoccupied with something trivial or unimportant?
You laughed at me way back when.
You mocked me in the past.
And now you want to be my friend.
Despite your prior treatment of me, you now desire to have a friendly relationship with me.
You laughed at me way back when.
You mocked me in the past.
So I don't want to be your friend.
I have no interest in forming a relationship with someone who previously made fun of me.
Contributed by Leo E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.