Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue
À×ÃÉ˹(Ramones) Lyrics
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Now I want to have somethin' to do
All the kids want to sniff some glue
All the kids want somethin' to do
1-2-3-4 Now I want to sniff some glue
Now I want to have somethin' to do
All the kids want to sniff some glue
All the kids want somethin' to do
Now I want to sniff some glue
Now I want to have somethin' to do
All the kids want to sniff some glue
All the kids want somethin' to do
Now I want to sniff some glue
Now I want to have somethin' to do
All the kids want to sniff some glue
All the kids want somethin' to do
"Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue" by the Ramones is a song that is often misinterpreted as glorifying drug use. However, the lyrics of the song are more accurately interpreted as a commentary on teenage boredom and alienation. The lyrics express a desire to do something, anything, to break the monotony of everyday life, even if that something is dangerous or harmful.
The first line of the song, "Now I want to sniff some glue," sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The lyrics repeat the same desire to "sniff some glue" and to "have somethin' to do." These repetitive lyrics suggest a kind of desperation to escape boredom and find some kind of excitement.
The chorus of the song, "All the kids want to sniff some glue / All the kids want somethin' to do," suggests that this desire for excitement and stimulation is not unique to the singer, but is shared by many young people who feel disconnected from their world.
Overall, the song can be interpreted as a critique of society's failure to provide meaningful opportunities for young people. The desire to "sniff some glue" is less about the drug itself and more about the need for a way to feel alive and engaged.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I want to sniff some glue
I am currently experiencing a desire to inhale glue fumes as a means of getting high.
Now I want to have somethin' to do
I am bored and searching for a way to occupy my time and alleviate my boredom.
All the kids want to sniff some glue
It is a widely held desire among young people to inhale glue fumes, possibly as a form of rebellion or experimentation.
All the kids want somethin' to do
Many young people are searching for activities or ways to entertain themselves, potentially leading them to take risks or make poor decisions.
1-2-3-4 Now I want to sniff some glue
I am counting off as a way of emphasizing my desire to sniff glue, possibly indicating a sense of urgency.
One-two-three-four-five-six-seven-eight
I am continuing to count, potentially as a way of pacing myself or building anticipation for the activity I am about to engage in (sniffing glue).
Contributed by Bailey B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@blackmetalpotiguar1614
Now I want to sniff some glue
Now I want to have somethin' to do
All the kids want to sniff some glue
All the kids want somethin' to do
1-2-3-4 Now I want to sniff some glue
Now I want to sniff some glue
Now I want to have somethin' to do
All the kids want to sniff some glue
All the kids want somethin' to do
One-two-three-four-five-six-seven-eight
Now I want to sniff some glue
Now I want to have somethin' to do
All the kids want to sniff some glue
All the kids want somethin' to do
Now I want to sniff some glue
Now I want to have somethin' to do
All the kids want to sniff some glue
All the kids want somethin' to do
@jpfitness2242
All the kids wanna snisagloo
@benji_on_yt5359
K
@carolynrogers5762
all the kids want suh'un ta do ?
@jpfitness2242
@@carolynrogers5762 precisely.
@pressureflipin1992
Two words. New York
@waltergilman3998
Thanks, now I can't unhear it 😄
@LeoBoykov
“I enjoyed my life when I had nothing... and kinda like the idea of just being happy with me.”
- Joey Ramone
@blueschewy2558
I miss these guys.
@xibalbalon8668
Now they're all dead, rip
@brucegame1458
greatest song ever recorded !