Bite My Head Off Lyrics – The Rolling Stones

[Chorus]
In the chorus, Jagger and Paul McCartney sing about the feeling of being treated unfairly or harshly. The lyrics compare the situation to treating someone like a dog, implying that they are being mistreated or abused. They express a sense of frustration and assert that they are not under someone's control like a pet. Instead, they are causing confusion and discomfort in the other person's mind.

[Post-Chorus]
The post-chorus echoes the sentiment of being frustrated and questions why the person is being hostile or confrontational.

[Verse 2]
In the second verse, Jagger reflects on the chaos in life and implies that he's trying to navigate through it. He mentions that the person's behavior has led him to start drinking and stop thinking clearly. The line "The whole f**kin' ship is sinkin', sinkin'" indicates a sense of impending disaster or crisis.

[Chorus]
The chorus repeats the theme of feeling mistreated and misunderstood. It continues to assert that they are not under anyone's control, emphasizing a sense of defiance and independence.

[Post-Chorus]
Once again, the post-chorus reinforces the idea that the person's hostile behavior is confusing and frustrating.

[Bridge]
The bridge section doesn't have explicit lyrics, but it's an instrumental interlude that adds intensity and emotion to the song.

[Outro]
In the outro, Jagger once more questions the aggressive behavior of the other person. He asks why they are reacting so strongly and implies that they are being unreasonable ("Actin' like a despot"). The closing lines reiterate his frustration and express a desire to avoid conflict and focus on more significant concerns.

Overall, "Bite My Head Off" conveys a sense of frustration and rebellion against someone's attempts to control or dominate the singer. The song uses vivid imagery and metaphors to depict the conflict and the desire for freedom and independence. ...Read Less