Wrong
Off With Their Heads Lyrics
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About the beast that's been gnashing its teeth trying to destroy, trying to destroy me
It rears its head every time I'm alone
In the middle of the night if you don't answer your phone, it snarls at, it snarls at me
It hides underneath my bed
And it sinks its teeth in every corner of my head
Don't try to defeat it, don't try to console it, its unstoppable and it's a part of me
Your best bet is not to get too close to me
Stay the fuck away, stay out of it's reach or it will poison you like it's been poisoning me
It tells me what I'm supposed to say
And it controls every move that I make
You've got me all wrong
You've got me all wrong
It's not the real me screaming away
It's my selfish sadness ruining every day
Everything is wrong
Everything is wrong
Everything is wrong
Everything is wrong
The lyrics to Off With Their Heads's song "Wrong" are a vivid description of the pain and struggle of living with depression. The verses describe the overwhelming feeling of darkness that can accompany this mental illness, comparing it to a beast that is constantly trying to destroy the singer. The beast is always lurking, waiting to pounce when the singer is alone, and even has the ability to control and dictate their thoughts and actions.
The chorus of the song is particularly impactful, with the repetition of the phrase "You've got me all wrong" serving to challenge the listener's preconceived notions about mental illness. The singer declares that their depression is not the "real" them, but rather a destructive force that is ruining their life. The repetition of the phrase "Everything is wrong" throughout the song underscores the all-consuming nature of depression, highlighting how it can infiltrate every aspect of one's existence.
Overall, the lyrics to "Wrong" are a raw and honest portrayal of the experience of living with depression. They serve to bring attention to the importance of mental health and the need for resources and support for those struggling with mental illness.
Line by Line Meaning
Sit back and let me tell you about the sadness
Let me explain the intense and overwhelming sadness that has taken over me.
About the beast that's been gnashing its teeth trying to destroy, trying to destroy me
The sadness is like a monstrous beast that is constantly trying to destroy me.
It rears its head every time I'm alone
The sadness surfaces whenever I'm alone with my thoughts.
In the middle of the night if you don't answer your phone, it snarls at, it snarls at me
If I don't have anyone to talk to, the sadness becomes even more intense and painful.
It hides underneath my bed
The sadness is always lurking in the depths of my mind, waiting to take over.
And it sinks its teeth in every corner of my head
The sadness is all-consuming, affecting every aspect of my thoughts and emotions.
Don't try to stop it, don't try to control it
Attempting to control or suppress the sadness is pointless and impossible.
Don't try to defeat it, don't try to console it, its unstoppable and it's a part of me
The sadness cannot be defeated or comforted, it is a permanent part of who I am.
Your best bet is not to get too close to me
It's best to keep your distance from me, as the sadness may affect and harm those around me.
Stay the fuck away, stay out of it's reach or it will poison you like it's been poisoning me
If you get too close to me, the sadness may spread and affect you with the same toxicity it has had on me.
It tells me what I'm supposed to say
The sadness controls my thoughts and actions, dictating even what I say.
And it controls every move that I make
The sadness has full control over my life, dictating my every move and decision.
You've got me all wrong
My actions and words are not a true representation of who I am as a person, as they are controlled by the sadness.
It's not the real me screaming away
The person screaming and acting out of character is not the true me, but rather a product of the sadness.
It's my selfish sadness ruining every day
The sadness is a selfish force that consumes and ruins every aspect of my life and thoughts.
Everything is wrong
The intense sadness has corrupted every aspect of my life, impossible to escape or ignore.
Everything is wrong
The repetition emphasizes the overwhelming nature of the sadness, taking over every aspect of my existence.
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