Cut Off the Top

Cut Off the Top was the band's attempt to experiment with more hip-hop elements. The demo of it was very different from it's final version. Some elements from the demo were brought back during the Boombox tour, most notably the riff near the outro of the song. It can also be heard on the Muffensausen version.

This song has been played live at most concerts since it's release. The bridge is usually extended during their shows, with Arnim singing a portion of a cover song during it.

[Verse 1]

Check the meaning, don't stop the teasing now

Watch the ceiling crushing down to the floor

If you want it get it coming after dark

Guess we'll make it faster than you ever thought

[Chorus]

Climb this mountain to cut off the top

Damage, damage

First I swallow, then I throw up

Damage, damage

Come and try me falling apart

Damage, damage

Climb this mountain to cut off the top

Damage, damage

[Verse 2]

Stripped to the bone

Ready to go

You can never tell, getting hell, from being well, so let me spell

It's me against the world

[Bridge]

I see at least you live by the rule

(Stop the fuss now pray for love)

Now that you're stuck to the groove

(Raise your head now say goodbye)

At least you live by the rule

(A sudden rush covers up my doubts)

You never know how the drugs work out

Come down watch the whole thing explode