Oh-ah, oh-oh
Oh-ah, oh-oh
Oh-ah, oh-oh
Oh-ah, oh-oh
Glitter on the wet streets
Silver over everything
The river's all wet
You're all chrome
Ah, 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 no
Oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no
Oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no
Off, off, off, off, off, off, off, off, off, off with your head
Dance, dance 'til you're dead
Heads will roll, heads will roll
Heads will roll on the floor
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 (ah)
Shut your eyes, you realize (oh-oh)
Looking glass, take the past
Shut your eyes, you realize
Oh-ah, oh-oh
Oh-ah, oh-oh
Oh-ah, on the floor, on the floor
Oh-oh, on the floor, on the floor
Oh-ah, on the floor, on the floor
Oh-oh, on the floor, on the floor
Oh-ah, on the floor, on, on, on the floor
Oh-oh, on the floor, on, on, on the floor
Oh-ah, on the floor, on, on, on the floor
Oh-oh, on, on, on, on, on
Dance, dance, dance, dance
Off with your head
Dance, dance 'til you're dead
Heads will roll, heads will roll
Heads will roll on the floor
Off, off with your head
Dance, dance 'til you're dead
Heads will roll, heads will roll
Heads will roll on the floor
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
About This Song
"Heads Will Roll" is a dark dance anthem that transforms the French Revolution's violent imagery into a metaphor for hedonistic abandon and social upheaval. The song captures the intoxicating danger of losing oneself in nightlife excess, where the guillotine becomes a symbol for surrendering control and dancing until destruction. Karen O's commanding vocals deliver apocalyptic imagery wrapped in glittering, almost mystical language that suggests both literal and metaphorical decapitation-the severing of rational thought in favor of pure physical experience. Musically, the track marked Yeah Yeah Yeahs' bold shift from garage rock to electronic dance-punk, featuring pulsing synths, a relentless four-on-the-floor beat, and production that feels both futuristic and primal. The repetitive, hypnotic structure mirrors the trance-like state the lyrics describe, while the contrast between the song's celebratory energy and its ominous warnings creates an unsettling tension. The track resonated because it perfectly captured the late 2000s cultural moment-a time of economic uncertainty and social media-driven performativity where people sought escape through increasingly intense forms of entertainment. Its success also demonstrated how indie rock could successfully embrace electronic elements without losing its edge, influencing countless bands to experiment with dance music. The song's enduring appeal lies in its ability to make destruction feel glamorous and inevitable, turning anxiety about loss of control into an exhilarating surrender.
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