Sheena Is a Punk Rocker
[Yeah yeah yeahs Lyrics

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Well the kids are all hopped up and ready to go
They're ready to go now they got their surfboards
And they're going to the discotheque Au Go Go
But she just couldn't stay she had to break away
Well New York City really has is all oh yeah, oh yeah

Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker

Sheena is a punk rocker now
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker now
Well she's a punk punk, a punk rocker
Punk punk a punk rocker
Punk punk a punk rocker
Punk punk a punk rocker

Well the kids are all hopped up and ready to go
They're ready to go now they got their surfboards
And they're going to the discotheque Au Go Go
But she just couldn't stay she had to break away
Well New York City really has is all oh yeah, oh yeah

Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker now
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker now
Well she's a punk punk, a punk rocker
Punk punk a punk rocker
Punk punk a punk rocker
Punk punk a punk rocker

Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker now
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker now
Sheena is a punk rocker

Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker now

Overall Meaning

The Yeah Yeah Yeah's song "Sheena Is A Punk Rocker" is a tribute to the Ramones' classic punk anthem of the same name. The song starts off with the verse "Well the kids are all hopped up and ready to go," which sets the tone for the rebellious attitude of the song. The kids are ready to go to the discotheque Au Go Go with their surfboards, but Sheena can't stay – she has to break away.

The chorus is an exclamation that "Sheena is a punk rocker," repeated three times each time it is sung. The lyrics reflect the punk rock scene of the late 1970s, with references to the rebelliousness of youth culture and the city of New York as a hub for punk rock. The song is a celebration of Sheena, who embodies the spirit of punk rock and is unafraid to break away from the norm.

Overall, "Sheena Is A Punk Rocker" is a high-energy tribute to the punk rock movement, with a catchy chorus and memorable lyrics that capture the rebelliousness of youth culture.

Line by Line Meaning

Well the kids are all hopped up and ready to go
The young people are full of energy and eager to start something

They're ready to go now they got their surfboards
They are fully equipped and prepared to enjoy themselves

And they're going to the discotheque Au Go Go
They are heading to a popular nightclub called Au Go Go

But she just couldn't stay she had to break away
One person, named Sheena, couldn't continue with the group and needed to leave

Well New York City really has it all oh yeah, oh yeah
The city of New York offers a wide variety of experiences and opportunities

Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is an individual who fully embraces the punk rock lifestyle

Sheena is a punk rocker now
Sheena currently identifies as a punk rocker

Well she's a punk punk, a punk rocker
Sheena is a true punk, completely devoted to the punk rock culture

Punk punk a punk rocker
Sheena is completely immersed in the punk rock subculture

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: DEE DEE RAMONE, DOUGLAS COLVIN, JEFFREY HYMAN, JOEY RAMONE, JOHN (RAMONE) CUMMINGS, JOHNNY RAMONE, THOMAS ERDELYI, TOMMY RAMONE

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