Written by: Adam David Willard, Thomas James Gabel, James Robert Bowman, Inge Rolf Johansson
Duration: 4:08
Discover the poetic beauty in ‘Dead Rats’ by Against Me!. This lyric breakdown takes you on a journey through the artist’s thoughts, emotions, and the story they aim to tell. From clever metaphors to evocative imagery, we delve into the nuances that make this song a lyrical masterpiece. Whether you’re a fan of Against Me! or a lover of well-crafted words, our detailed analysis will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of this song.
Easter Sunday and she’s dressed in black
Pez machine in hand, riding a BMX
Running barefoot through the graveyard, drawing pentagrams on tombstones
Her bloodbath visions are for him, not me
And I’m just living in your house
Sleeping in your bed
It was a nice dream, but it was a naive fucking fantasy
Two thousand freaks stabbed into my back
Well there are certain words I won’t ever believe again
Is that all it means to you? A little push and a little screw?
Smoke it down to the last match, there’s nothing here worth left to say
And I’m just living in your house
Sleeping in your bed
It was a nice dream, but it was a naive fucking fantasy
I’m just living in your house
Sleeping in your bed
It was a nice dream, but it was a naive fucking fantasy
Dear succubus, I miss you more than the rest
But there’s a little bit less divide each time I look back
In the eve’s of your attic, I know how to haunt
Shallow graves for all dead rats, I like the dark clouds the best
And I’m just living in your house
Just sleeping in your bed
It was a nice dream, but it was a naive fucking fantasy
I’m just living in your house
Just sleeping in your bed
It was a nice dream, but it was a naive fucking fantasy
Shallow graves for all dead rats, I like the dark clouds the best
Shallow graves for all dead rats, I like the dark clouds the best
Shallow graves for all dead rats, I like the dark clouds the best
Shallow graves for all dead rats, I like the dark clouds the best
Shallow graves for all dead rats, I like the dark clouds the best
Shallow graves for all dead rats, I like the dark clouds the best
Shallow graves, dead rats
Shallow graves, dead rats
Shallow graves, dead rats
I like the dark clouds the best