Bite the Curb
Blue Monday Lyrics


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BITE THE FUCKING CURB. This is my family, get the fuck away. Haven't you done enough with a shallow smile, I'd love to see bloody and broken. You took advantage of a fucking dying man. And you still have the audacity to look me in the eyes and pretend to cry. Get the fuck out of my face. You even cheapened his last few hours. Can you live with yourself? I will not forgive




Overall Meaning

These intense, angry lyrics from Blue Monday's "Bite the Curb" tell a story of betrayal and loss. The singer is fiercely protective of their family and is enraged at someone who took advantage of a dying man. The "shallow smile" and fake tears of the perpetrator only serve to worsen the situation, and the singer wishes for them to be harmed in retaliation. The lyrics are full of raw emotion and demonstrate the singer's commitment to defending their loved ones.


The line "Bite the fucking curb" is a reference to a violent act featured in the movie American History X, in which a neo-Nazi forces a victim to bite the curb and then stomps on their head, killing them. While it's unclear if the singer is literally calling for this level of violence, the line is certainly a brutal threat. The use of profanity throughout the lyrics adds to the intense, confrontational tone of the song.


Overall, "Bite the Curb" is a powerful song that addresses themes of loyalty, betrayal, and vengeance. The singer's anger and pain are palpable, and the lyrics leave a lasting impact on the listener.


Line by Line Meaning

BITE THE FUCKING CURB
I want you to suffer a violent and painful death by biting the curb


This is my family, get the fuck away
You have no right to be here as you are not a part of my family


Haven't you done enough with a shallow smile
You have caused enough harm and pain to my family while pretending to be nice


I'd love to see bloody and broken
I wish to see you injured and hurt as payment for your actions


You took advantage of a fucking dying man
You exploited a vulnerable and dying person for your own benefit


And you still have the audacity to look me in the eyes and pretend to cry
You have the nerve to act remorseful towards me despite your wrongdoing


Get the fuck out of my face
I want you to leave my presence right now


You even cheapened his last few hours
Your actions made his final moments less valuable and meaningful


Can you live with yourself?
Do you have the moral capacity to handle the guilt of what you have done?


I will not forgive
I refuse to pardon you for what you have done and the pain you have caused




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