Heads Will Roll
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs/Atrak/Kid Kamillion Lyrics


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Off with your head
Dance 'til you're dead
Heads will roll
Heads will roll
Heads will roll
On the floor

Glitter on the wet streets
Silver over everything
The river's all wet
You're all chrome

Dripping with alchemy
Shiver, stop shivering
The glitter's all wet
You're all chrome

The men cry out, the girls cry out
The men cry out, the girls cry out
The men cry out, oh no

The men cry out, the girls cry out
The men cry out, the girls cry out
The men cry out, oh no

Oh, ah
Oh, ah

Off, off with your head
Dance, dance 'til you're dead
Heads will roll
Heads will roll
Heads will roll
On the floor

Looking glass
Take the past
Shut your eyes
Mirror lies
Looking glass
Take the past
Shut your eyes
Mirror lies

Glitter on the wet streets
Silver over everything
The glitter's all wet
You're all chrome
You're all chrome

Oh, ah
Oh

Off, off, off with your head
Dance, dance, dance 'til you're dead
Off, off, off with your head
Dance, dance, dance 'til you're dead
Off, off, off with your head
Dance, dance, dance 'til you're dead

Off, off, off with your head
Dance, dance, dance 'til you're dead
Off, off, off with your head
Dance, dance, dance 'til you're dead




Off, off, off with your head
Dance, dance, dance 'til you're dead

Overall Meaning

The song "Heads Will Roll" by The Yeah Yeah Yeahs/Atrak/Kid Kamillion is a mix of dance beats and dark lyrics. The lyrics are sung from the perspective of someone in power who threatens to cut off the heads of his/her enemies. The phrase "Off with your head" is repeated throughout the song and is symbolic of the singer's desire to vanquish opponents. Meanwhile, "Dance 'til you're dead" serves as a warning that the singer will not stop until they have succeeded in their mission.


The image of glitter on the wet streets and silver over everything creates a surreal and eerie atmosphere. The use of the word "alchemy" implies that the singer is attempting to turn something negative into something valuable, which could refer to their desire for power. The repetition of the phrase "The glitter's all wet, you're all chrome" serves to reinforce the surreal and dark tone of the song.


The use of multiple voices, including male and female, adds to the sense of chaos and confusion in the song. The repetition of the lyrics also contributes to this effect, creating a hypnotic and frenzied atmosphere. Ultimately, the song serves as a commentary on power and the lengths some will go to obtain it.


Line by Line Meaning

Off with your head
Stop thinking about your problems and let the music take over


Dance 'til you're dead
Keep dancing and don't stop until you drop


Heads will roll, heads will roll
Your worries will disappear and you will feel free


Heads will roll on the floor
You will let go of your troubles and surrender to the rhythm


Glitter on the wet streets
The lights and sounds around you are beautiful and mesmerizing


Silver over everything
The world around you is sparkling with excitement


The river's all wet
The environment around you is lively and vibrant


You're all cold
You feel distant and disconnected from the world


Dripping with alchemy
The atmosphere is filled with a magical and transformative energy


Shiver stop shivering
Relax and let yourself be carried away by the music


The men cry out, the girls cry out
Everyone is caught up in the moment and expressing themselves


Oh no
The excitement and intensity might become overwhelming


Looking glass, take the past
Let go of your past and focus on the present moment


Shut your eyes, you realize
Close your eyes and let yourself be immersed in the experience


You're all chrome
You feel like you're part of something larger and more magnificent


Off, off, off with your head
Don't overthink things and just have fun


Dance, dance, dance 'til you're dead
Keep moving to the music and enjoying the moment




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brian Chase, Karen Lee Orzolek, Nicholas Joseph Zinner

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Comments from YouTube:

DubstepChannelTv

Thumbs up for more trap! :D 

ReconGator

trap is like Metro boomin and shit

ReconGator

this is not trap lol its EDM/dance

Liinki Onyve

Yas plz! 😘😍😻💙💜💗💝💘💞💟💖💕💓❤

feelzbadman030

Trap <3

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Ivan Tonev

After long search, I found it!!! That was about time.

Danny van der Waal

This is trap music, not dubstep >.< Still a good song though... It's also quite old already!

fkyaLYFE

@DieLon716 Gucci, waka, jeezy are a different kind of trap but this song is still definitely trap.  There are 2 kinds of trap, some call this kind EDM trap.  you can look up a trap mix and hear the atypical sounds.

DieLon716

Gucci & Waka are trap...this is more like club

Mark Evers

The drop just fails, the melody at the beginning is pretty good tho

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