A band from Canada (twice being nominated for a Juno award), the Killer Dwa… Read Full Bio ↴A band from Canada (twice being nominated for a Juno award), the Killer Dwarfs were known for their quirky humor, such as all the members surprisingly going by the surname of Dwarf. Lead singer Russ Dwarf only stood in at 5'4", but the rest of the band was rather tall despite rumors that you had to be under a certain height in order to join. The Killer Dwarfs arose from the ashes of vocalist Russ "Dwarf" Graham and drummer Darrell "Dwarf" Millar's club bands in Toronto, Ontario in late 1981. Rounded out by Bryce "Dwarf" Trewin (guitar) and Ange "Dwarf" Fodero (bass) the band released their self-titled debut album. It would be three years before the follow-up was released; due in part to Bryce and Ange leaving because they thought the band was going nowhere. They both left the band in 1984 to be replaced by Mike "Dwarf" Hall and Bad Ronbo Dwarf (Mayer).

Stand Tall saw the band make inroads, with help from the hilarious videos for "Stand Tall" and "Keep The Spirit Alive", and by 1988 the Killer Dwarfs were signed to a major label. "Big Deal" and "Dirty Weapons" would prove to be the band's commercial peak (with "It Doesn't Matter" have some rock radio success), as both releases reached the Billboard charts. Mike Hall would leave to be replaced by guitarist Gerry "Dwarf" Finn on the final studio release. Method To The Madness failed to find much of an audience and the band was dropped. Around this time Russ Graham had a family crisis to attend to and in 1995 the Killer Dwarfs were put to rest.

Russell Graham released an album fronting a band called Penny Black while Darrell Millar is a current member of Laidlaw. Guitarists Hall and Finn joined Helix for a short period of time in 2000. In 2001 the classic Big Deal line-up returned to tour and bring their outrageous humor and stage show to the masses once again. A new studio album, the first in over ten years, is now in the works.

Last Laugh
Killer Dwarfs Lyrics

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You wait here
I′ll come get you
We've all got fears
Don′t let them break through
It can posses and reject you
Don't give up and you will see too

Over again back around

To the start my friend
Yes inside out
But what have we found
What have we found

You wait here
I won't forget you
Through all the tears
And all the pressures

Over again back around
To the start my friend
Yes inside out
But what have we found
What have we found

The last laugh
Is all you wanted to hear
First crack
To blow away all the years
The last laugh
Will ring tonight in your ears

The last laugh
Is all you wanted to hear
First crack
To blow away all the tears

The last laugh
Will ring tonight in your ears

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Killer Dwarfs' song Last Laugh deal with the theme of perseverance and not giving up despite facing fears and obstacles in life. The opening lines suggest that the singer is offering reassurance to someone who is experiencing fear and is possibly unsure of themselves. The lines "Don't let them break through / It can posses and reject you / Don't give up and you will see too" suggest that the fears can be overpowering, but one should not let them take over their lives completely. The repetition of the phrase "Over again back around to the start my friend" implies that despite setbacks or failures, the person should pick themselves up and start again, keeping faith in their abilities.

In the chorus, the phrase "The last laugh is all you wanted to hear / First crack to blow away all the years" suggests a victory achieved after a long struggle or series of setbacks. The words "last laugh" imply that the person has emerged successfully from a difficult situation, and perhaps overcame their fears to attain their goal. The lines "The last laugh will ring tonight in your ears" suggest a sense of triumph and satisfaction that comes with conquering obstacles.

The song deals with universal themes that are relatable to many people, such as facing fears and persevering in the face of adversity. The lyrics suggest that it is okay to experience fear or setbacks but the important thing is not to let them take over and keep trying.

Line by Line Meaning

You wait here
Stay where you are

I'll come get you
I will join you soon

We've all got fears
Everyone is afraid of something

Don't let them break through
Don't allow your fears to control you

It can posses and reject you
Fear can take hold of you and make you feel rejected

Don't give up and you will see too
If you persevere, you will also see the other side of fear

Over again back around
This situation has happened before

To the start my friend
Back to the beginning

Yes inside out
Thoroughly examined

But what have we found
What is the outcome of our examination?

You wait here
Stay where you are