Start Walking
Off With Their Heads Lyrics
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It's not the same as it was last time, it's so much worse
It's something that drives me out of my mind
It's a long way back to be anything that anyone could love
But I do what I do cause I think it's fun
It never helps, it turns me into my father's son
Here comes the light and it takes my hand
It's a long way back to be anything that anyone could love
Goodbye
There are no words to describe the awful feeling I have inside of me
Here comes the light and it takes my hand
It leads me where I never wanna feel
It's a long way back to be anything
It's a long way back to be anything that anyone could love
The song "Start Walking" by Off With Their Heads is a powerful and emotional anthem that deals with themes of self-doubt and self-worth. The opening lyrics, "There are no words to describe the awful feeling I have inside so I shut down" suggest that the singer is struggling with some deep emotional pain that they are finding difficult to express. The feeling is so intense that the singer has to shut down to avoid feeling it. They go on to describe how the feeling is worse than it was last time, indicating that this is something that has happened before, and is a recurring problem.
The next line, "It's something that drives me out of my mind" further emphasizes the extent of the singer's distress. They are not simply feeling sad or down, this emotion is overwhelming and causing them to feel out of control. The following lines reveal the main theme of the song - that the singer feels unworthy of love and is struggling to come to terms with that. "It's a long way back to be anything that anyone could love" suggests that the singer feels broken or damaged in some way, and that there is a long road ahead of them to become someone that could be loved by another person.
The chorus of the song provides a glimmer of hope, as the singer sings about finding a light that takes their hand and leads them to a place where they can stand the skin they're in. This suggests that the singer is on a journey to self-acceptance and is optimistic about the future, no matter how difficult it may be.
Overall, "Start Walking" is a raw and honest expression of the pain of self-doubt and the struggle for self-acceptance. Its powerful lyrics and driving melody make it an anthem for anyone who has ever felt unworthy or broken.
Line by Line Meaning
There are no words to describe the awful feeling I have inside so I shut down
I feel so terrible that I can't even put it into words, so I just emotionally shut down.
It's not the same as it was last time, it's so much worse
This feeling is worse than anything I've ever felt before, even if it's similar to something I've experienced previously.
It's something that drives me out of my mind
This feeling is so intense and overwhelming that it makes me feel like I'm going crazy.
It's a long way back to be anything that anyone could love
This feeling has destroyed my self-esteem and I feel like I have a long way to go to become someone who is worthy of love.
But I do what I do cause I think it's fun
Even though what I'm doing doesn't help me feel better, I continue to do it because it distracts me and provides a temporary form of entertainment.
It never helps, it turns me into my father's son
Despite my attempts at distraction, nothing truly helps and I fear that I'm becoming like my father who also struggled with his emotions.
Here comes the light and it takes my hand
There is a glimmer of hope that emerges, something that can help me overcome this feeling.
We'll go to a place where I can stand the skin I'm in
This light is leading me to a place where I can finally feel comfortable in my own skin and not be consumed by negative emotions.
Goodbye
This feeling is finally leaving me and I can say goodbye to the pain and suffering that I've been experiencing.
Contributed by Lillian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rick Powell
There are no words to describe the awful feeling I have inside so I shut down
It's not the same as it was last time, it's so much worse
It's something that drives me out of my mind
It's a long way back to be anything that anyone could love
But I do what I do cause I think it's fun
It never helps, it turns me into my father's son
Here comes the light and it takes my hand
We'll go to a place where I can stand the skin I'm in
It's a long way back to be anything that anyone could love
Goodbye
There are no words to describe the awful feeling I have inside of me
Here comes the light and it takes my hand
It leads me where I never wanna feel
It's a long way back to be anything
It's a long way back to be anything that anyone could love
kuru308
The best modern punk band and album. These guys say what you can't
Jason Brady
Well said...tough shit to put into words for most people.
Damien Solo
I have never fallen in love with a band as fast as I have with these guys, truly amazing artists.
Jason Brady
Right! It hits home pretty fuckin hard! Hope you’re doing well Damien
insidesteplab
they sound like other bands, as its normal in punkrock but OWTH lyrics are otherwordly. This guy knows how to talk some feelings man.
Rick Powell
There are no words to describe the awful feeling I have inside so I shut down
It's not the same as it was last time, it's so much worse
It's something that drives me out of my mind
It's a long way back to be anything that anyone could love
But I do what I do cause I think it's fun
It never helps, it turns me into my father's son
Here comes the light and it takes my hand
We'll go to a place where I can stand the skin I'm in
It's a long way back to be anything that anyone could love
Goodbye
There are no words to describe the awful feeling I have inside of me
Here comes the light and it takes my hand
It leads me where I never wanna feel
It's a long way back to be anything
It's a long way back to be anything that anyone could love
Shower Days
this band has helped me through so much. this song rules and i can't wait for my preorder to come in the mail
Muhammad Akbar Basit
this band's name is too long that i thought this band is a screamo band. long live punk rock and thanks epitaph for keeping a band like them
David Wise
The videos that you do for these songs are great. They really capture the feeling of feeling shitty, but in a way that has humour and verve.
Steven vanHeeswyk
Best album I've ever heard!