Famous Last Words
Deerhunter Lyrics


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Ollie off the sidewalk
Watch your brother bleeding

Take him by the hand and
Lead him to the slipstream

Famous last words
Famous last words
Famous last words
Famous last words

[?] to the vortex
Watch your skin erupting

Nothing can be said now
Nothing can be changed, oh

Famous last words
Famous last words




Famous last words
Famous last words

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Deerhunter's "Famous Last Words" are cryptic in nature and open to interpretation. The opening lines, "Ollie off the sidewalk, watch your brother bleeding," suggest that someone is witnessing a traumatic event, possibly a violent altercation. The following lines, "Take him by the hand and lead him to the slipstream," could be interpreted as an attempt to escape the situation or find safety.


The chorus repeats the phrase "Famous last words" four times, which could be a commentary on the tendency for people to make bold statements or promises, only to have them fall short in the end. The second verse, "Deeper into the vortex, watch your skin erupting, nothing can be said now, nothing can be changed," continues the theme of powerlessness and futility.


Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of chaos and helplessness in the face of overwhelming circumstances. The phrase "Famous last words" serves as a reminder to think carefully about what we say and do, as we never know when our time may come.


Line by Line Meaning

Ollie off the sidewalk
Jump off the curb


Watch your brother bleeding
Be aware of your sibling's injury


Take him by the hand and
Hold his hand and


Lead him to the slipstream
Guide him to a safer place


Famous last words
Powerful parting statements


Famous last words
Words that will be remembered


Famous last words
The final words spoken before death


Famous last words
History-making utterances


[?] to the vortex
Subjected to immense force


Watch your skin erupting
Observing your own body reacting to stress


Nothing can be said now
It is too late for words


Nothing can be changed, oh
There is no hope for alterations


Famous last words
The final words spoken before death


Famous last words
Words that will be remembered


Famous last words
Powerful parting statements


Famous last words
History-making utterances




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Comments from YouTube:

gay baby jail

WHY IS THIS SONG SO UNDERRATED ITS TOO GOOD I LOVE IT SO MUCH

alliant

Suchhh a tight band. Every beat and bassline I wanna hear, they've put it there.

rebecca rahman

love the voice!!

Gary Pichler

These guy's rock!!!!!!

Gary Pichler

Cool song!

R. ROOKSBY

Nah, it's perfect as it is. ;)

Lissette Celio

I think this song is about a previous band member that died in a skateboarding accident.

magicwindow

their original bassist died in a skateboarding accident in 2004 and their next bassist was with them until 2012 and died in 2018

MrJoebeast

Yung Lizz i thought the same thing

jahsh k

+Yung Lizz that's fucked

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