The Dirty Nil are Kyle Starchild Fisher on drums, Sam Tomlinson on bass and… Read Full Bio ↴The Dirty Nil are Kyle Starchild Fisher on drums, Sam Tomlinson on bass and Luke Bentham up front, playing guitar and singing AT THE SAME TIME. They hail from Dundas, Ontario, and make "smack-you-in-the-face" rock music. Grab your balls/place your hands on your ovaries and hear that rock and roll isn't dead.

Former members are bassists Dave Nardi and Ross Miller

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Head On
The Dirty Nil Lyrics

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As soon as I get my head round you
I come around catching sparks off you
I get an electric charge from you
That second hand living it just won't do

And the way I feel tonight
I could die and I wouldn't mind
Well there's something going on inside

Makes you want to feel makes you want to try
Makes you want to blow the stars from the sky
And I can't stand up I can't cool down
I can't get my head on the ground

As soon as I get my head round you
I come around catching sparks off you
And all I ever got from you
Is all I ever took from you
And the world could die in pain
And I wouldn't feel no shame
Cause there's something going on inside

Makes you want to feel makes you want to try
Makes you want to blow the stars from the sky
And I can't stand up I can't cool down
I can't get my head on the ground

Makes you want to feel
makes you want to try

Makes you want to feel makes you want to try
Makes you want to blow the stars from the sky
And I can't stand up I can't cool down
I can't get my head up off the ground

Makes you want to feel makes you want to try
Makes you want to blow the stars from the sky

And I'm taking myself to the dirty part of town
Where all my problems can't be found

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in "Head On" by The Dirty Nil capture a complex mix of emotions and desires. The singer expresses a strong attraction to someone, suggesting that being around this person gives them a spark or an electric charge. There's a sense of urgency and intensity in the connection described, with the singer feeling like ordinary, "second hand living" is no longer satisfying. This person seems to ignite a fire within them, making them want to push boundaries and explore new experiences.

The singer grapples with overwhelming feelings that make them feel alive and invigorated, to the point where death wouldn't bother them because of the depth of emotion they are experiencing. This internal turmoil is so powerful that it drives them to seek out new sensations and push their limits, illustrated metaphorically by wanting to "blow the stars from the sky." The lyrics convey a sense of restlessness and an inability to calm their thoughts or emotions, with lines like "I can't stand up I can't cool down, I can't get my head on the ground."

The singer continues to express their deep connection with this person, acknowledging that everything they have received or taken from them is all they ever needed. There's a sense of defiance and detachment from the world's suffering, as the singer feels no shame or guilt even if the world were to perish in pain. This individual seems to unlock a powerful sense of purpose or drive within them, fueling their desire to seize the moment and embrace the intense emotions they are feeling.

The song ends with a resolution to escape to the gritty, raw aspects of life, away from conventional problems and constraints. By seeking out the "dirty part of town," the singer seems to be looking for a place where they can confront their inner struggles and find a sense of release or freedom from their emotional turmoil. The repeated refrain of wanting to "blow the stars from the sky" and the inability to ground themselves suggest a yearning for something greater and a refusal to settle for mediocrity, as they embrace the intensity and passion of their emotions.

Line by Line Meaning

As soon as I get my head round you
Once I understand you better

I come around catching sparks off you
I am drawn to your energy and enthusiasm

I get an electric charge from you
Your presence energizes me

That second hand living it just won't do
Living a life without passion is not fulfilling

And the way I feel tonight
In this moment

I could die and I wouldn't mind
I am content and at peace

Well there's something going on inside
I feel a strong emotion stirring within me

And all I ever got from you
The only thing I received from you

Is all I ever took from you
Is everything I needed

And the world could die in pain
Even if everything else fell apart

And I wouldn't feel no shame
I would have no regrets