Teeth
Head And Leg Lyrics

The Head and the Heart's song, "Teeth," centers around the disturbing concept of cannibalism, both metaphorically and literally. The lyrics convey a feeling of being lured into a trap, a deceptive mouth that draws the singer in only to spit them out. The "woeful cannibal" is fully aware of the lies and deception he's serving on his plate, but the singer fails to recognize the taste until it's too late.

The chorus, "Give me your teeth," becomes increasingly disturbing as it implies the cannibal is somehow consuming the physical embodiment of the singer. The line, "A single part of you, in exchange for all of me," adds to the morbid picture being painted. The final lines, "Can't taste the sin anymore, and now your bruising gums are sore," suggest a sense of regret and physical pain for the singer.

Overall, the song carries a powerful message about the dangers of falling for deceptive traps and the consequences that come with it. It also touches on themes of control and manipulation, particularly how individuals can be "consumed" by others emotionally or physically.