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.

The Eyes of Death
Off With Their Heads Lyrics

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I've been to hell with no plan for return
I've seen things that'd make your eyes burn
I've seen the eyes of death through a loved one dying

And once you've sen this you are never the same
Takes what was once was good and turns it to pain
All you got left is to turn to the ones around you

And without you, yeah, without you
I know I would have given up on everything long ago

I haven't been able to sleep through the night
I can't stop shaking, I never feel right
I'd said I'd come to terms, but I guess I was lying

I don't know what I'm supposed to be
And the weight of the world is pushing me
Off the edge, it's a constant feeling of a body fighting

But I found you, yeah, I found you
Please wait for me, I've gotta fix this on my own

I don't know what I'm supposed to do
Because I've lost all hope inside, I'm shattered through and through
When you're all alone at night, do you
Fall asleep with me in mind? It helps to hope that you do

I got problems that never go away
My solution, run away every day
If I stay in one place, they'll catch up to me
Pipe down and you'll see who I really am, and I don't want

The headaches and pain
And the problems that drain
Any good that could come from a life like this
Please forgive me, because

I don't know what I'm supposed to do
Because I've lost all hope inside, I'm shattered through and through

When you're all alone at night, do you
Fall asleep with me in mind? It helps to hope that you do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Off With Their Heads's song The Eyes of Death describe the emotional turmoil and mental anguish that the singer has experienced. The singer has seen and experienced things that have left deep scars on them, making it impossible for them to return to a normal life. The singer has seen the eyes of death through the death of a loved one, and this experience has changed them forever. The singer feels lost and broken, with no hope or direction, and struggles with sleep and constant anxiety.

The singer turns to their loved ones for support, acknowledging that their presence has helped them through their struggles. However, the singer also recognizes that they need to fix their problems on their own and asks their loved ones to wait for them. The song ends on a note of uncertainty and hopelessness, with the singer admitting that they do not know what they are supposed to do and have lost all hope. However, they still hold onto the idea that their loved ones think of them at night, providing some comfort in their despair.

Overall, this song is a raw and emotional depiction of the struggles of mental illness and the need for support from loved ones to overcome these challenges.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been to hell with no plan for return
I've experienced overwhelming difficulty with no clear path out of it

I've seen things that'd make your eyes burn
I've witnessed experiences so difficult they would be physically painful for you to hear

I've seen the eyes of death through a loved one dying
I've experienced the personal tragedy of having a close loved one pass away

And once you've sen this you are never the same
Having gone through this experience has a lasting impact on who you are as a person

Takes what was once was good and turns it to pain
A traumatic event can transform pleasant experiences into painful ones

All you got left is to turn to the ones around you
In the aftermath of tragedy, one's support network becomes incredibly important

And without you, yeah, without you I know I would have given up on everything long ago
Without the support of a particular person, the singer believes they would have given up hope a long time ago

I haven't been able to sleep through the night
The artist is experiencing insomnia

I can't stop shaking, I never feel right
The artist is experiencing physical symptoms of anxiety or PTSD

I'd said I'd come to terms, but I guess I was lying
The artist thought they had reached acceptance of their trauma, but now realizes they haven't

I don't know what I'm supposed to be
The singer is struggling with a sense of identity and purpose

And the weight of the world is pushing me Off the edge, it's a constant feeling of a body fighting
The artist feels overwhelmed, like the world is against them, and that it's a constant struggle to maintain any sense of stability

But I found you, yeah, I found you Please wait for me, I've gotta fix this on my own
The singer has found someone who helps them, but still feels the need to work through their trauma independently

I don't know what I'm supposed to do Because I've lost all hope inside, I'm shattered through and through
The singer is unsure of how to recover from their trauma and feels like they've lost all sense of hope and self

When you're all alone at night, do you Fall asleep with me in mind? It helps to hope that you do
The singer seeks comfort in the idea that others think of them when they're alone and in need of support

I got problems that never go away My solution, run away every day If I stay in one place, they'll catch up to me
The artist tries to escape their trauma, but knows that in reality it will always be with them

Pipe down and you'll see who I really am, and I don't want The headaches and pain And the problems that drain
The artist fears that if others really knew who they were, they would experience judgment and rejection

Any good that could come from a life like this Please forgive me, because
The singer struggles to see any positive outcome from their experiences and feels the need to ask for forgiveness

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