Focus On Your Own Family
Off With Their Heads Lyrics


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Don't change, you don't have to listen, they're telling you lies.
No one can make you be anything other than what's inside.
It's your life, whether not you see eye to eye.
If you don't take care of yourself you're gonna be eaten alive.

It's gonna be a rough road, it's gonna take some time,
But it's all there waiting for you, once you get to the opposite side.
Fuck 'em all, don't ever listen, don't ever comply.
Never be scared, never be frightened, hold your head high.
It might seem like it's all uphill and you may be right,
But at the top of this hill, everything's slick with a new light.

It's gonna be a rough road, it's gonna take some time,
But it's all there waiting for you, once you get to the opposite side.

It's not a question of wrong or right,
You'll crawl your way through darkness,
Out of a hopeless hollow life.

[Whoas]





You're not alone, there's millions just like you.
You might not see it now, but you're about to break through.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Off With Their Head's "Focus On Your Own Family" can be viewed as a message of individualism and self-empowerment. The song suggests that people should not allow the opinions or judgments of others to define their path in life. The lyrics "Don't change, you don't have to listen, they're telling you lies" express a belief that people should be true to themselves and not be swayed by others who seek to change or mold them.


The singer encourages listeners to be confident in who they are, despite any challenges or obstacles they may face. The line "Never be scared, never be frightened, hold your head high" demonstrates the importance of self-assurance when navigating life's difficulties. The idea of climbing a hill is used as a metaphor for overcoming obstacles and reaching a better place in life. The lyrics "But at the top of this hill, everything's slick with a new light" suggest that perseverance and determination lead to success and growth.


The chorus, "It's gonna be a rough road, it's gonna take some time, but it's all there waiting for you, once you get to the opposite side," reinforces the notion that life is a journey with its share of trials and tribulations. However, if you stay true to yourself and keep moving forward, you will eventually reach a better place.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't change, you don't have to listen, they're telling you lies.
You are fine just the way you are, don't listen to anyone who tells you otherwise as they are being dishonest.


No one can make you be anything other than what's inside.
You are in control of who you are, no one else can change that except you.


It's your life, whether not you see eye to eye.
Your life is yours to live, whether or not your vision aligns with everyone else's.


If you don't take care of yourself you're gonna be eaten alive.
If you don't prioritize your own well-being, you'll become susceptible to being taken advantage of by others.


Fuck 'em all, don't ever listen, don't ever comply.
Be independent of everyone who tries to control you and never give in to their demands.


Never be scared, never be frightened, hold your head high.
Never let fear overcome you and always maintain a confident attitude.


It might seem like it's all uphill and you may be right,
You may have a difficult journey ahead of you, and it's okay to acknowledge that.


But at the top of this hill, everything's slick with a new light.
Once you overcome the challenges, the view from the top is beautiful and illuminating.


It's not a question of wrong or right,
Your journey isn't about being right or wrong, it's about personal growth.


You'll crawl your way through darkness,
You will face difficult times, but you will learn and grow from them.


Out of a hopeless hollow life.
You will come out of what seems like a hopeless and empty life and find purpose.


You're not alone, there's millions just like you.
You are not by yourself in your struggles, there are many others out there who can relate to you.


You might not see it now, but you're about to break through.
Even if you can't see it at the moment, a breakthrough is on the horizon.




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Nassos K

Don't change, you don't have to listen, they're telling you lies
No one can make you be anything other than what's inside
It's your life, whether not you see eye to eye
If you don't take care of yourself you're gonna be eaten alive

It's gonna be a rough road, it's gonna take some time
But it's all there waiting for you, once you get to the opposite side

Fuck 'em all, don't ever listen, don't ever comply
Never be scared, never be frightened, hold your head high
It might seem like it's all uphill and you may be right
But at the top of this hill, everything's slick with a new light

It's gonna be a rough road, it's gonna take some time
But it's all there waiting for you, once you get to the opposite side

It's not a question of wrong or right
You'll crawl your way through darkness
Out of a hopeless hollow life

You're not alone, there's millions just like you
You might not see it now, but you're about to break through



All comments from YouTube:

Nassos K

Don't change, you don't have to listen, they're telling you lies
No one can make you be anything other than what's inside
It's your life, whether not you see eye to eye
If you don't take care of yourself you're gonna be eaten alive

It's gonna be a rough road, it's gonna take some time
But it's all there waiting for you, once you get to the opposite side

Fuck 'em all, don't ever listen, don't ever comply
Never be scared, never be frightened, hold your head high
It might seem like it's all uphill and you may be right
But at the top of this hill, everything's slick with a new light

It's gonna be a rough road, it's gonna take some time
But it's all there waiting for you, once you get to the opposite side

It's not a question of wrong or right
You'll crawl your way through darkness
Out of a hopeless hollow life

You're not alone, there's millions just like you
You might not see it now, but you're about to break through

Ben Garver

It's,"everything's LIT with a new light.

btig2az

16 members of Focus on the Family must have hit the dislike button. Hard to believe many punk rock fans would be disliking this.

Christopher Fiorelli

Some people just hate good things

JacexofxSpades

I've been an avid listener of owth for so many years, but I have been in a huge rut for so long that it's hard to even put music on anymore. I'm glad to be listening to this one right now. Holy shit I really needed this.

Genji Masamune

Never be scared, never be frightened, hold your head high

Matthew Coffey

Thank you for making this song!

Darrell Miller

So appreciative

John G

songs like this. this is why i fell in love with puck rock so much. its picks you up off what ever shity ground you are on. scrapes the gut of your soul, puts it together. in a time of darkness, give that smile , that hope and strength you need to carry on.

Lowen investigation

John Gano well fuckin put

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