Off With Their Heads is a punk rock band from Minneapolis that has included… Read Full Bio ↴Off With Their Heads is a punk rock band from Minneapolis that has included members of bands such as Rivethead, Dillinger Four, Dear Landlord, The Fake Boys and Banner Pilot. Most of their releases have been splits (with bands that include Blotto, The Measure (SA), Tiltwheel and J Church), 7" singles and EP's, notably the Hospitals 12" EP in 2006. In 2007 they released the compilation All Things Move Towards Their End which collected songs from their splits as well as compilation contributions from 2003 - 2006, most of it previously only available on vinyl. Their first full-length, From the Bottom, was released on No Idea Records in 2008. In 2010 Epitaph Records released In Desolation.

Don't Laugh I'm Totally Serious
Off With Their Heads Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Woke up wrapped up in myself.
I had a headache and a dry mouth.
I had blood on my hands and face
From your new friend who you let take my place.

And I can't decide whether to apologize or go on being dry inside.
And I spend all my time hoping you'll drop by.

And you told me that "shit happens"
And "that's the way it's gotta be."
Bitch about how your life's gotten better.
Why the fuck can't that shit ever happen to me?

Alcohol and percocet.
Smoky rooms and uninvited guests.
I'm chopping up lines to get rest.
Tattoo your name right across my chest.

I remember the time when we got really high and saw blue lights flying by.
And I'm still getting high, hoping you'll drop by, because I'm the one for you.

I'm the one for you

Overall Meaning

The song Don't Laugh I'm Totally Serious by Off With Their Heads explores themes of self-destruction, regret, and longing for love. The opening lyrics describe the aftermath of a night of heavy drinking, where the singer wakes up alone and covered in blood from a physical altercation with someone close to their romantic interest. The singer is torn between wanting to apologize for their behavior and continuing to numb their emotions with alcohol and drugs. Despite feeling empty and lost, the singer holds onto hope that the person they love will come back to them.

The middle section of the song delves deeper into the singer's destructive tendencies, as they describe using substances to escape their pain and tattooing the name of their love interest onto their body as a permanent reminder of their devotion. The lyrics also reference a moment shared with the love interest where they got high and saw police lights, highlighting the reckless nature of their relationship.

Overall, the song conveys a sense of desperation and self-loathing, as the singer struggles to cope with their emotions and maintain a connection with their love interest.

Line by Line Meaning

Woke up wrapped up in myself.
I felt completely engulfed in my own thoughts and problems when I woke up.

I had a headache and a dry mouth.
I woke up feeling the physical aftermath of my excessive drinking and drug use from the previous night.

I had blood on my hands and face From your new friend who you let take my place.
I got into a physical altercation with your new friend who took my place in your life.

And I can't decide whether to apologize or go on being dry inside.
I am torn between feeling remorse for my actions and keeping up a facade of emotional numbness.

And I spend all my time hoping you'll drop by.
I am desperately waiting for you to come back into my life.

And you told me that "shit happens" And "that's the way it's gotta be." Bitch about how your life's gotten better. Why the fuck can't that shit ever happen to me?
You dismissed my struggles with a flippant attitude and I feel envious of your seemingly better life.

Alcohol and percocet. Smoky rooms and uninvited guests. I'm chopping up lines to get rest. Tattoo your name right across my chest.
I am abusing substances and engaging in reckless behavior to cope with my pain and obsession with you.

I remember the time when we got really high and saw blue lights flying by. And I'm still getting high, hoping you'll drop by, because I'm the one for you.
I reminisce about a moment we shared while under the influence and cling to the hope that you will come back to me, convinced that we are meant to be together.

I'm the one for you
I believe that I am the perfect match for you and will do anything to win you back.

Contributed by Scarlett D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS