Search and Destroy
Sid Vicious Lyrics
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with a heart full of napalm
I'm a runaway son of the nuclear A-bomb
I am a world's forgotten boy
The one who searches and destroys
Honey gotta help me please
Somebody gotta save my soul
Baby detonates for me
Look out honey, 'cause I'm using technology !
Ain't got time to make no apology
Soul radiation in the dead of night
Love in the middle of a fire fight
Honey gotta strike me blind
Somebody gotta save my soul
Baby penetrates my mind
And I'm the world's forgotten boy
The one who's searchin', searchin' to destroy
And honey I'm the world's forgotten boy
The one who's searchin', searchin' to destroy
Forgotten boy, forgotten boy
Forgotten boy said
hey forgotten boy
Sid Vicious's song "Search and Destroy" is a powerful commentary on the destructive capabilities of humanity. Right from the first line of the song, the listener is introduced to the singer, who is described as a "street walking cheetah with a heart full of napalm." This simile is a metaphor for the volatile nature of humans who are capable of causing great destruction, much like napalm. The singer is also described as a "runaway son of the nuclear A-bomb." This is a reference to the nuclear arms race of the time and the fear of nuclear annihilation.
The song's chorus reinforces the idea of destruction, as the singer calls out, "I am the world's forgotten boy, the one who searches and destroys." This line highlights the nihilistic attitude of the singer who has given up on trying to fit into society and instead actively seeks out destruction. The singer is searching for something to destroy because he feels forgotten by the world and has nothing else to do.
In the second verse, the singer calls out to someone for help, stating that he needs someone to save his soul. However, the request is not sincere, as the singer later states that he needs someone to "strike him blind" and to "penetrate his mind." These lines convey the idea that the singer is not looking for salvation but rather wants to be consumed by the destructive forces that he is searching for.
Overall, "Search and Destroy" is a powerful commentary on the destructive nature of humanity, and the nihilistic attitude of the singer highlights the desperation of the times in which the song was written.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a street walking cheetah
I am a fearless, reckless individual that roams the streets with great speed and agility.
with a heart full of napalm
My feelings and emotions are explosive and destructive like napalm, capable of causing great damage.
I'm a runaway son of the nuclear A-bomb
I am a product of a chaotic and destructive environment, similar to the aftermath of a nuclear explosion.
I am a world's forgotten boy
I am a person who has been neglected and disregarded by society.
The one who searches and destroys
I am a person who seeks out and causes destruction and chaos.
Honey gotta help me please
I require assistance from a loved one to overcome my struggles.
Somebody gotta save my soul
I need someone to rescue me from the darkness and negativity that consumes me.
Baby detonates for me
My love interest fuels and amplifies my destructive tendencies.
Look out honey, 'cause I'm using technology !
I am utilizing modern advancements to enhance my destructive capabilities.
Ain't got time to make no apology
I do not have the time nor the willingness to express remorse for my actions.
Soul radiation in the dead of night
My inner essence and energy exudes a toxic and harmful aura.
Love in the middle of a fire fight
Despite the chaos and violence surrounding me, I still find love and passion.
Honey gotta strike me blind
I need someone to help me forget and ignore the pain and negativity around me.
Somebody gotta save my soul
I am in desperate need of salvation and redemption.
Baby penetrates my mind
My love interest has a profound and overwhelming impact on my mental state.
And I'm the world's forgotten boy
I am a neglected and misunderstood individual, cast aside by society.
The one who's searchin', searchin' to destroy
My ultimate goal is to cause destruction and chaos wherever I go.
And honey I'm the world's forgotten boy
Once again I emphasize that I am an overlooked and disregarded figure in this world.
The one who's searchin', searchin' to destroy
My primary objective is to seek out and create chaos and devastation.
Forgotten boy, forgotten boy
I repeat my self-perception as an ignored and forgotten person.
Forgotten boy said
As the forgotten boy, I express my voice and individuality through my destructive actions.
Contributed by Lila P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Adrian Huerta
la mejor version de search and destroy.
Lion Machine 23
Best version ever .
RLee Roberts
I like sids version more than the stooges.
Mark Fenwick
Just brilliant
Dennerd 61
bliss, oh heavenly bliss, pure punkrock.
Alessandro Scuppa
wow amazinggggg!!!
Andrea Phelps
Love 🖤
Lini S.
parece como o som da God save the queen
porém um pouco diferente
Myriam Hory
🖤🖤🖤
Thiago Dias
this is really punk and that is awesome hahahaha but i prefer rhcp's one