The Horror
Spacehog Lyrics

Head on a plaque, its an immediate problem
Something terrible has happened, maybe a beheading or a murder, and there is a visible result of that event in the form of a head on a plaque. This issue needs to be dealt with right away.

So you turn and face yourself for the very first time
As a result of the horror that has just happened, the person is forced to confront their own mortality and take a look at themselves in a new light.

Well happiness comes in the form of happiness feels me over
Despite the horror and terrible things happening around them, the person is still able to feel moments of happiness and positivity.

Stupid Cupid, you fucked it this time
Love or romance may have been involved in the horror, and the person is blaming Cupid for their misfortune.

So you consult the TV for breakfast and coffee
In order to distract themselves, the person turns to the TV for comfort and entertainment.

But your TV's not hungry, but that's OK
The TV is not a viable solution for their problems, but the person accepts this and moves on.

And now we're not insane, we're just pretending, at least I think we are
The person may be struggling with mental health issues, but they choose to believe that they are only pretending and not actually insane.

But who really cares that much any way
The person is trying to downplay their problems and convince themselves that they don't really matter.

You got nothing to do
The person is feeling bored and purposeless.

You got nothing to smoke
The person has nothing to distract themselves with or ease their stress.

No fast drugs to make your asshole choke
The person may have resorted to using drugs to cope with their problems in the past, but they currently do not have any available.

Nothing like heroin, well I hear it pays
The person is considering using heroin as a way to escape their problems, despite knowing the potential risks and consequences.

Well I wonder, wonder, where's my wedding bells
The person may be feeling lonely and wondering when they will find love and companionship in their life.

Tonight I know the Horror of you
The person is directly addressing someone or something that has caused them intense pain and suffering.

Got caught in the act at the very wrong time
The person may have been caught doing something they shouldn't have, which led to the horror they are currently experiencing.

Found it like striking a match on the gasoline fire
The situation quickly escalated and became much worse, similar to striking a match on gasoline and causing a large fire.

Watch the slug that slides along the edge of a razor blade; It's about the pain
The person is comparing their experience to the sensation of a slug sliding along a razor blade - uncomfortable and painful but also potentially dangerous.

I talk so much shit, I need wings to survive
The person may be speaking ill of others or exaggerating their experiences, to the point where they feel like they need to fly away to avoid the consequences.

You got too much to do
The person is overwhelmed with responsibilities and tasks.

You got too much to smoke
The person is looking for a way to ease their stress, but their usual methods may not be working.

You feel a little silly but you try to cope
The person may acknowledge that their coping mechanisms or distractions are somewhat silly or ineffective, but they continue to try and use them anyway.

Your brain's on the floor, oh no what a chore
The person may be feeling overwhelmed and scattered, like their brain has been tossed on the floor and they need to pick up the pieces.

You need another reason and you want some more
The person is seeking another way to rationalize or explain their problems, and they want more information or reassurance.

The Horror of you, you
The person is still addressing the person or thing that caused them pain and suffering, emphasizing the intense impact it has had on them.

The Horror
The person is acknowledging the deep and profound level of terror they have experienced.

Tonight I know the Horror of you
The person is reflecting on their experience of horror and how it has affected them, specifically attributing it to the person or thing they have been addressing throughout the song.