Spit It Out
Slaves Lyrics
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Blisters on your tongue
Sucking on a sour sweet
Sitting on your thumb
Spit it out, spit it out, spit it out, spit it out
Spit it out, spit it out, spit it out, spit it out
Spit it
Waiting for a train
Looking at the information
Ready to complain
Thinking back on better days
How it used to be
Pull yourself together boy
You're only twenty three (Come on)
What are you gonna' do about it?
What are you gonna' do about it?
What are you gonna' do about it?
Oh, what's a boy to do?
Spit it out, spit it out, spit it out, spit it out
Spit it out, spit it out, spit it out, spit it out
Spit it
Chewing on a razor blade
Pissing in the wind
Laughter in a canister
Breakfast in a tin
Maybe you should put yourself
In someone else's shoes
Try hard not to dwell upon
Decisions that you choose (Come on)
What are you gonna' do about it?
What are you gonna' do about it?
What are you gonna' do about it?
Oh, what's a boy to do?
Spit it out, spit it out, spit it out, spit it out
Spit it out, spit it out, spit it out, spit it out
Spit it
What are you gonna' do about it?
What are you gonna' do about it?
What are you gonna' do about it?
Oh, what's a boy to do?
Spit it out, spit it out, spit it out, spit it out
Spit it out, spit it out, spit it out, spit it out
Spit it out, spit it out, spit it out
Spit it out, spit it out, spit it out, spit it out
The lyrics of Slaves's "Spit It Out" are a fast-paced flurry of chaotic images and self-reflection. The verses are composed of seemingly random phrases and actions, such as "sucking on a sour sweet," "chewing on a razor blade," or "laugher in a canister," but they are all linked through the common theme of frustration and existential crisis. The chorus, "Spit it out, spit it out," seems to be a call to action, an urging to express oneself and do something about the negative thoughts and emotions that plague the singer of the song.
The first verse gives some insight into the frustration the singer is feeling, as they sit around sucking on a sour candy, waiting for a train, maybe to go to a job they hate. They are "ready to complain" but also reminiscing on "better days." The line "pull yourself together boy, you're only twenty-three" is an interesting one, as it seems to imply that the singer is young and restless, but also that they are putting pressure on themselves to have their life together by a certain age.
The second verse takes a darker turn with phrases like "chewing on a razor blade" and "pissing in the wind." The singer implores themselves to put themselves in someone else's shoes and to not dwell on decisions they've made. The repetition of the line "what are you gonna' do about it?" in both verses and the chorus highlights the theme of action vs. inaction, and the need to take control of one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Sucking on a sour sweet
Trying to enjoy something that is unpleasant or painful
Blisters on your tongue
Feeling the physical effects of doing something you shouldn't
Sitting on your thumb
Being idle and unproductive instead of taking action
Spit it out, spit it out, spit it out, spit it out
Urging oneself to take action and speak up
Waiting for a train
Feeling stuck or stagnant in one's current situation
Looking at the information
Gathering facts or details to make a decision or take action
Ready to complain
Feeling frustrated and negative instead of taking positive steps towards change
Thinking back on better days
Nostalgic for a time when things were easier or happier
How it used to be
Remembering a time that no longer exists or is no longer attainable
Pull yourself together boy
Encouraging oneself to focus and take control of the situation
You're only twenty three (Come on)
Reminding oneself that there is still time to make changes and improve one's life
Chewing on a razor blade
Doing something dangerous or harmful to oneself
Pissing in the wind
Attempting something with no chance of success or progress
Laughter in a canister
Trying to find happiness or amusement in artificial or fake sources
Breakfast in a tin
Settling for something cheap or low-quality instead of striving for better
Maybe you should put yourself
Considering the perspective of others to gain insight or understanding
In someone else's shoes
Imagining oneself in another person's situation to gain empathy or compassion
Try hard not to dwell upon
Avoiding getting stuck on past mistakes or regrets
Decisions that you choose (Come on)
Reminding oneself that they have the power to make choices and affect their own future
What are you gonna' do about it?
Posing the question of how to take action and make changes
Oh, what's a boy to do?
Feeling overwhelmed or unsure of how to proceed
Spit it out, spit it out, spit it out, spit it out
Reiterating the need to take action and speak up
Spit it out, spit it out, spit it out, spit it out
Continuing to urge oneself to take action and not remain silent
Spit it out, spit it out, spit it out
Emphasizing the importance of taking action and speaking up
Spit it out, spit it out, spit it out, spit it out
Urging oneself to finally take action and not remain silent
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: LAWRENCE VINCENT, ISAAC HOLMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Sucking on a sour sweet
Blisters on your tongue
Sucking on a sour sweet
Sitting on your thumb
[Chorus]
Spit it out (x8)
Spit it
Sucking on a sour sweet
Waiting for a train
Looking at the information
Ready to complain
Thinking back on better days
How it used to be
Pull yourself together boy
You're only twenty three (Come on)
[Pre-Chorus]
What are you gonna' do about it?
What are you gonna' do about it?
What are you gonna' do about it?
Oh, what's a boy to do?
[Chorus]
Chewing on a razor blade
Pissing in the wind
Laughter in a canister
Breakfast in a tin
Maybe you should put yourself
In someone else's shoes
Try hard not to dwell upon
Decisions that you choose (Come on)
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
@d.m2506
Underated this song is fucking amazing I'm glad my friend got me hooked on you guys.
@shuruek
Fucking hell i searched so much for this masterpiece, couldn't remember anything, it's so good to have found it again
@ctj9897
When my cat starts eating a plastic bag
@antoine1705
When my rats start eating the cage
@morenamia2659
Relatable
@adambarton882
I specifically went to Leeds Fest to see these and they didn't disappoint .
@IGSTaaRI
second that, they were ace. cool picture that as well. A guy called minty if I remember correctly? The old kaare jacket had some good days in that thing
@adambarton882
Yeah i think it was ' A Guy Called Minty ' , his stuff is top notch .
@squatr0twhat
Makes you move and take no shit. Punk is back in Britain.
@MrSMFC1877
'Punk' lol