old yeller
Joji Lyrics
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Take me out to the back of the shed
Shoot me in the back of the head
Take me out to the back of the shed
And shoot me in the back of the head, uh
Yeah, take me out to the back of the shed
And shoot me in the motherfucking head
Bet you've never seen a wreck like this
Yeah, but I'm always doing better than
Your peers and your bitch
So what you trying to say about my wrist?
Yeah, I'm Old Yeller
Yelling at the top of my lungs
But I'm always at the top of the cunt
I'm like the runt litter
I made a deal with God that
Lets me live to the fullest
But with the company paying
To make me bitter, yo
I stay in the dark and I bark at the
Walls until my last breath leaves my lungs
Yuh i'm waiting for my master to
Come back with a clip
Ain't no point if I run
Ain't no point if I run
Take me out to the back of the shed
And shoot me in the back of the head
Take me out to the back of the shed
And shoot me in the motherfucking head
A ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Bet you've never seen a wreck like this
Yeah, but I'm always doing better than
Your peers and your parents
So what you trying to say about my wrists?
The lyrics of Joji's song "Old Yeller" explore themes of hopelessness, self-loathing, and suicidal ideation. The phrase "out back?" at the beginning of the song hints at a violent and tragic end that the singer is anticipating. The singer expresses a desire to be taken out to the back of the shed and shot in the head. The repetition of this chorus throughout the song suggests a preoccupation with the idea of death and a sense of hopelessness.
The song's chorus is followed by verses that continue to explore the singer's feelings of despair. He compares himself to a runt litter, underscoring his sense of worthlessness. Despite feeling like he's always at the top, he's still yelling at the top of his lungs like an old dog that's no longer useful. The metaphor of being "Old Yeller" suggests a comparison to the character in the book and film of the same name, who was put down by his owner after contracting rabies.
The singer's reference to his wrists is possibly a nod towards self-harm or suicide attempts. The lyrics suggest a deep-rooted issue of self-loathing, where the singer feels like he's always doing better than those around him but still not good enough. "Old Yeller" is a sobering exploration of existential emptiness and the desire for release.
Line by Line Meaning
Out back?
Can you take me to the back of the shed?
Take me out to the back of the shed
Shoot me in the back of the head
Please take me out to the back of the shed, and shoot me in the back of my head.
Yeah, take me out to the back of the shed
And shoot me in the motherfucking head
A ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Yes, it's true - I want you to take me out to the back of the shed and shoot me in the head. I'm laughing because it's a ridiculous request, but it's also what I really want.
Bet you've never seen a wreck like this
Yeah, but I'm always doing better than
Your peers and your bitch
So what you trying to say about my wrist?
I know I may seem like a mess or a disaster to you, but I'm actually doing pretty well in comparison to the people you hang out with. Don't talk about my wrists, though - what are you trying to imply?
Yeah, I'm Old Yeller
Yelling at the top of my lungs
But I'm always at the top of the cunt
I'm like the runt litter
I made a deal with God that
Lets me live to the fullest
But with the company paying
To make me bitter, yo
I am like the dog Old Yeller, barking at the top of my lungs. I may seem like the underdog, but I always come out on top. I've made a deal with God that allows me to live life to the fullest, but my experience working for the company has really made me bitter.
I stay in the dark and I bark at the
Walls until my last breath leaves my lungs
Yuh i'm waiting for my master to
Come back with a clip
Ain't no point if I run
Ain't no point if I run
I am trapped in darkness, and I bark at the walls until I die. I'm waiting for someone to come and put me down, so there's no point in running or trying to escape.
Take me out to the back of the shed
And shoot me in the back of the head
Take me out to the back of the shed
And shoot me in the motherfucking head
A ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Bet you've never seen a wreck like this
Yeah, but I'm always doing better than
Your peers and your parents
So what you trying to say about my wrists?
I really want you to take me out to the back of the shed and shoot me in the head. I'm laughing about it, but it's something I really want. You may think I'm a mess, but I'm actually doing pretty well compared to the people around you. Don't talk about my wrists, though - what are you hinting at?
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@miagatton1663
I didn’t know this was Joji and my jaw is on the floor rn
@eliahraybettini9981
mia gatton SAME LIKE HOW
@mia578
mia gatton, it makes it even better
@Domi-dd5yn
YAAAAS
@derikortiz280
You ever hear about pink guy??
@samirabida356
SAME i KNOW EVERY SONG BUT WTF I DIDNT EVEN RECOGNIZE HIS VOICEE
@devoily
Imagine the people who only knew Joji for his popular music listening to this.
@sadie8876
Solarus Productions it doesn’t matter where you get your music. you shouldn’t get mad at someone for not knowing he’s filthy frank.
@Aurora-rw9lp
rrainbow x ssadie his new fanbase is completely different from his old fanbase. i would NOT like these two fanbases to mix. that’d be weird. please don’t overplay old joji songs for your cringy tiktoks because it’s nostalgic for us. yes, i am gatekeeping and idgaf.
@maliblues1676
well you don't own joji so stfu. joji would be mad if he knew this is happening and he will never support your stupid gatekeeping. he'll disown you lol
let people enjoy stuff. sheesh. stop being a crybaby