In "Off It" by The Chats, drinking only sharpens the misery of a friendship that has become a one-sided barrage. The drunken haze cannot muffle the yelling or the spit, and even the attempt to be a good mate collapses into feeling like a bore. The repeated image of being "off it" turns from simple exhaustion into a full rejection of every private yarn, snide remark, and point of view. The song lands on the relief of finally walking away from a relationship that only takes.
Off It Lyrics by The Chats
I go get drunk, but it’s never fun
It just feels like such a waste
Had enough to hear you yelling in my ear
Spitting all over my face
You’re giving me the shits
I always gotta cop it
You’re just taking the piss
And I’m off it
I’d listen, but my ears are shot
Can’t hear over the static
Fake a nice lazy reply
My brain’s stuck on automatic
Gave my all, but I hit a wall
And I can’t take anymore
Try my best at being a friend
I’m afraid I’m just a bore
You’re giving me the shits
I always gotta cop it
You’re just taking the piss
And I’m off it
Off it, off all your private yarns
Off it, off all your snide remarks
Off it, off all your points of view
Off it, everything you say and do