Theory of a Deadman's fourth studio album, The Truth Is.. was released on July 12, 2011. The Truth Is... (I Lied About Everything) Songfacts reports it was inspired by the divorce that Tyler Connolly went through in 2010.
Current bandmembers:
Tyler Connolly – lead vocals, lead guitar (2001–present)
Dave Brenner – rhythm guitar (2001–present)
Dean Back – bass (2001–present)
Joey Dandeneau – drums (2009–present)
Former members
Tim Hart – drums (2001–2004)
Brent Fitz – drums (2004–2007)
Robin Diaz – drums (2007–2009)
Discography
Theory of a Deadman (2002)
Gasoline (2005)
Scars & Souvenirs (2008)
The Truth Is.. (2011)
Savages (2014)
Wake Up Call (2017)
Say Nothing (2020)
Blow
Theory of a Deadman Lyrics
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Sometimes it makes me think the world has gone officially insane
Everything's a scandal
The news too hard to handle
The world is so unbearable like wearing socks with sandals
I'm lover not a fighter respectable to women
I ain't Chris Brown I don't feel the need to hit 'em
Takin' naked pictures while she's livin' in her parents' home
Post 'em up on twitter
It'd make u reconsider
Every time you go online to find a babysitter
Sometimes it makes me wanna blow my fuckin head off
Sometimes it makes me wanna go a little mental
We celebrate the idiot
Pretend that we're so into it
Dumb down our intelligence
Just to make us relevant
Sometimes it makes me think the world has gone officially insane
The lovable NRA, they're totally to blame
The only people to actually have a "give your kid a gun" day
The governments a joke, a fuckin sinking boat
But hey, don't complain, you're the one who cast the vote
Kanye West says rock is dead, I guess he's off his meds again
He lost his mind, about the time he got with that Kardashian
What happened to De Niro
Reality stars are heroes
It's the proof that our IQs has finally dropped to zero
Sometimes it makes me wanna blow my fuckin head off
Sometimes it makes me wanna go a little mental
We celebrate the idiot
Pretend that we're so into it
Dumb down our intelligence
Just to make us relevant
Sometimes it makes me think the world has gone officially insane
Think the world has gone officially insane
Stop!
And take the time to realize it's over
If you live to have some kids they'll hate u when their older
They'll dump u in a home, to die there all alone
Finally you'll rest in peace not like they'll ever know
But, don't listen to a word I say cuz it don't really mean a thing
The world is full of hypocrites and I'm the fucking king
It's not like I mean it
We're all in agreement,
As soon as u hear this freaking song I'm sure you'll just delete it
Sometimes it makes me wanna blow my fuckin head off
Sometimes it makes me wanna go a little mental
We celebrate the idiot
Pretend that we're so into it
Dumb down our intelligence
Just to make us relevant
Sometimes it makes me uhuh
Think the world has gone officially insane (bout to blow my fucking head off)
Think the world has gone officially insane
Theory of a Deadman's song "Blow" is a social commentary on the state of the world today. The lyrics express frustration and despair over the scandals and idiocy that seem to dominate the news and popular culture. The singer expresses a desire to escape from it all, at times feeling like blowing his head off or going a little mental. The song contrasts the singer's values of respect for women and opposition to violence with the disturbing trend of young girls taking naked pictures and posting them on social media, creating a culture of exploitation and degradation.
The song takes aim at a variety of targets, including the NRA's "give your kid a gun" day, the sinking ship of a government, the dumbing down of intelligence to be "relevant," and the rise of reality stars as heroes. The lyrics call into question the sanity of a world that celebrates idiocy and seems to have zero IQ. The singer even acknowledges his own hypocrisy, recognizing that the message of the song may not mean much in a world full of hypocrites.
Overall, "Blow" is a poignant and powerful critique of modern society, calling for a reevaluation of our values and an escape from the insanity that surrounds us.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes it makes me wanna blow my fuckin head off
The world can be so frustrating that it feels unbearable to the point where suicide seems like an option
Sometimes it makes me think the world has gone officially insane
The world is full of ridiculous and absurd things that can make me question the sanity of society
Everything's a scandal
The media is always looking for something to sensationalize and make into a scandal
The news too hard to handle
The news is often negative, violent, and distressing, making it challenging to endure
The world is so unbearable like wearing socks with sandals
The world is filled with things that do not make sense, and the absurdities make life difficult to navigate
I'm a lover not a fighter respectable to women I ain't Chris Brown I don't feel the need to hit 'em
I respect women and do not see the need to resort to violence to prove my point or express myself
It's sad to see a 12 year old acting like a little ho Takin' naked pictures while she's livin' in her parents' home Post 'em up on twitter It'd make u reconsider Every time you go online to find a babysitter
It is alarming to witness young children being exposed to inappropriate behavior, such as posting nude pictures online, and it makes me worry about the safety of children online
We celebrate the idiot Pretend that we're so into it Dumb down our intelligence Just to make us relevant
We tend to celebrate the behaviors of foolish people and lower our own intelligence to make ourselves feel more relevant in comparison
The lovable NRA, they're totally to blame The only people to actually have a "give your kid a gun" day The governments a joke, a fuckin sinking boat But hey, don't complain, you're the one who cast the vote
The NRA promotes gun use even among young children, and the government is a failed institution, but at the end of the day, we are responsible for choosing who we want to represent us
Kanye West says rock is dead, I guess he's off his meds again He lost his mind, about the time he got with that Kardashian What happened to De Niro Reality stars are heroes It's the proof that our IQs has finally dropped to zero
Even respected figures such as Kanye West and Robert De Niro have lost touch with reality, and reality stars are being hailed as heroes, a sign that our society's intelligence is declining
Stop! And take the time to realize it's over If you live to have some kids they'll hate u when their older They'll dump u in a home, to die there all alone Finally you'll rest in peace not like they'll ever know
We should take a moment to understand that life is finite and that our actions will have long-term consequences. Our children may not care for us, and we may die alone despite our efforts
But, don't listen to a word I say cuz it don't really mean a thing The world is full of hypocrites and I'm the fucking king It's not like I mean it We're all in agreement As soon as u hear this freaking song I'm sure you'll just delete it
Although I am expressing my thoughts on the state of the world, I am aware that my opinion may not matter, and everyone is guilty of hypocrisy. I don't take myself too seriously and know that others are likely to ignore my message
Sometimes it makes me uhuh Think the world has gone officially insane (bout to blow my fucking head off) Think the world has gone officially insane
The world is full of irrational behavior and absurdities that can cause me to reach the breaking point and want to end it all.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID BRENNER, DEAN BACK, JOSEPH DANDENEAU, KARA DIOGUARDI, TYLER CONNOLLY
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@pleasereadyourholybook2116
This song has aged like a fine wine. Really depressing state we are in though.
@Pronouncedliketoast
Tyler: “I dunno, fellas, I haven’t sang a song in years!”
Also Tyler: pulls a guitar out of nowhere
@rudders6666
They're dressed as a mariachi band tbf so it's likely they'd have instruments
@greenbaytechsupport
Singing isn’t the same as playing a guitar
@BK-ik5pk
Hey Brittany! :)
@sharkbate63-17
Also Tyler: Strums out of tune to the notes and produces the melody of the song.
@barleyslobermon1438
Had them hidden behind them brilliant hats
@paulxD25863
Our society in one song!
@codyregister6404
yep
@ecrivaillant
Not all: largely modern-day (North) America...