Big Mouth
Off With Their Heads Lyrics
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I don't like you and I won't pretend to now
I'm gonna get you out of my way and into another
How I ever trusted you, I will never know
And it all seemed so long ago
What you say will come back to you
What you say will come back to you
I believed you and I thought I knew you
And I told you things that I would never tell anybody else
And now it's common knowledge to everyone
And now I can't face anyone
What you say will come back to you
What you say will come back to you
What you say will come back to your big mouth
I never thought you'd do it now
Never thought you'd ever tell them that
You have a big mouth
How I ever trusted you, I will never know
And it all seemed so long ago
What you say will come back to you
What you say will come back to you
What you say will come back to your big mouth
Big mouth, big mouth, big mouth etc
The lyrics to Off With Their Heads's cover of The Muffs's song Big Mouth delve into the consequences of saying things without thinking about their repercussions. The first verse speaks from the perspective of someone who has had enough of another person's presence and wants them out of their life. The line "What you say will come back to you" alludes to the idea that this person may have spoken ill of the singer previously, and now, they will face the negative consequences of their words.
The second verse shifts to the singer's experience of trusting the person they are talking about. They reveal that they shared intimate details with this person, and now it seems like everyone knows. The phrase "common knowledge" suggests that the information has been widely circulated, which makes the singer feel exposed and vulnerable. The line "What you say will come back to your big mouth" serves as a warning to the person who is spreading the information, indicating that their actions will result in negative outcomes for them.
The chorus of "Big mouth, big mouth" is a taunt - it suggests that the person in question talks too much and needs to keep their opinions to themselves. Overall, the song serves as a cautionary tale for the consequences of speaking without caring about the reactions that may occur.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't like you and I won't pretend to now
I dislike you and I am not going to fake it anymore.
I'm gonna get you out of my way and into another
I am going to move you aside and place you somewhere else.
How I ever trusted you, I will never know
I can't believe I had faith in you and don't know why.
And it all seemed so long ago
It all feels so distant now.
What you say will come back to you
You will face the consequences of your words.
What you say will come back to you
You will face the consequences of your words.
What you say will come back to your big mouth
The repercussions of your words will affect your reputation as a gossip or a person who talks too much.
I believed you and I thought I knew you
I trusted you and thought I understood you.
And I told you things that I would never tell anybody else
I shared personal information and secrets only with you.
And now it's common knowledge to everyone
Now, others know about what I shared with you.
And now I can't face anyone
I am embarrassed and ashamed to be around others due to the leaks.
I never thought you'd do it now
I never expected you to reveal my secrets to others.
Never thought you'd ever tell them that
I didn't think you would share my private information with others.
You have a big mouth
You can't keep secrets and love to talk too much.
Big mouth, big mouth, big mouth etc
Repetition to emphasize the theme of the song - the repercussions of gossip and talking too much.
Contributed by Samantha J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.