Members from Rancid, Look Back And Laugh, Never Healed, and Yaphet Kotto
Off With Their Heads
The Old Firm Casuals Lyrics
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Gets his kicks from touching little boys
His brothers in the church quiet down the noise
You know it makes no sense to me
Religious zealots who strap on a bomb
And wanna kill for their almighty god
Gonna take the infidels all to war
You know it makes no sense to me
Off with their heads [x2]
Well, I believe in it, so I'm saying it
Off with their heads [x2]
Swift and merciless justice
Off with their heads!
The business man sits on top of the game
Says he believes in the American dream
Then he ships our jobs far overseas
You know it makes no sense to me
Young lady, she gets followed home
The vile pervert sees she's all alone
Breaks down the door and then has his way
You know it makes no sense to me
Well, I'm thinking it, so I'm saying it
Off with their heads [x2]
Well, I believe in it, so I'm saying it
Off with their heads [x2]
Swift and merciless justice
Off with their heads!
By the knife
Or the axe
Or the guillotine
Justice coming
Well, I'm thinking it, so I'm saying it
Off with their heads [x2]
Well, I believe in it, so I'm saying it
Off with their heads [x2]
Swift and merciless justice
Off with their heads!
Off with their heads! [x2]
The Old Firm Casuals' song "Off With Their Heads" is a punk rock anthem that takes aim at various social issues and injustices. The opening lyrics specifically address the issue of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, calling out priests who sexually abuse children and the church's cover-up culture. The song also calls out religious extremists who use violence in the name of their faith and the hypocrisy of capitalist businessmen who preach the American dream while outsourcing jobs to other countries.
The chorus of "Off With Their Heads" repeatedly calls for swift and merciless justice, whether it be by knife, axe, or guillotine. This violent language may seem extreme, but it serves as a call to action for listeners to take a stand against injustice and fight for change. The song is a reminder that progress often requires significant and radical measures.
Overall, "Off With Their Heads" is a powerful punk rock song that addresses important social issues. It encourages listeners to think critically about the issues at hand and take action to create a more just and equitable world.
Line by Line Meaning
Pedophile priest, a man who destroys
A man in the church who sexually abuses children, causing devastation
Gets his kicks from touching little boys
He gets sexual pleasure from assaulting young boys
His brothers in the church quiet down the noise
The church covers up his crimes and silences those who speak out
You know it makes no sense to me
These actions are senseless and incomprehensible
Religious zealots who strap on a bomb
Extremists who believe in violence and martyrdom for their religious beliefs
And wanna kill for their almighty god
They are willing to murder innocent people in the name of their deity
Gonna take the infidels all to war
They want to wage war against those who do not share their beliefs
Well, I'm thinking it, so I'm saying it
The artist is voicing their thoughts and beliefs
Off with their heads [x2]
They believe in swift punishment, specifically decapitation
Well, I believe in it, so I'm saying it
The belief of punishment by decapitation is strongly held by the artist
Swift and merciless justice
Justice that is fast and unrelenting in its severity
The business man sits on top of the game
The wealthy and powerful exploit the system for personal gain
Says he believes in the American dream
They claim to support the idea that hard work will lead to success and happiness
Then he ships our jobs far overseas
They outsource jobs to other countries, despite rhetoric supporting domestic jobs
You know it makes no sense to me
This is a hypocritical and confusing stance
Young lady, she gets followed home
A woman is being stalked by a predator
The vile pervert sees she's all alone
The stalker realizes their victim is in a vulnerable position
Breaks down the door and then has his way
The attacker enters the victim's home and rapes them
By the knife
One potential means of carrying out punishment by decapitation
Or the axe
Another means of carrying out punishment by decapitation
Or the guillotine
A historical device used for decapitation
Justice coming
Punishment for the guilty is fast approaching
Contributed by Lincoln B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.