Beki Bondage is a musician in the punk band, Vice Squad.

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Bondage is often cited as being the first punk pin-up[1], and featured on the front cover of a number of influential music tabloids such as Melody Maker, NME, and Smash Hits. She controversially posed topless for the cover of Sounds (although in a non-explicit pose), appearing a total of three times on the cover[2].

In 1983 she left Vice Squad to form the band Ligotage with Steve Roberts of UK Subs. Sales of their debut single "Crime and Passion" (1983, EMI) were disappointing, and their only album Forgive and Forget was released on the independent Picasso Records label[3].

Following the release of two solo singles in 1985, Bondage formed The Bombshells (often billed as "Beki & the Bombshells") in 1986. The band continued to play on the London club and punk circuit for many years.

Beki took up the guitar in 1996 and has co-produced her last three albums as well as writing lyrics and music.

In 1998 she reformed Vice Squad with a new line-up; the band continue to record and tour, particularly in Eastern Europe[4]. The band also played a lengthy set at the 2006 Badfest festival[5].

Her most recent album 'London Underground' (2009) was released on 'Last Rockers Records' a label she set up with songwriting partner Paul Rooney. She has written, recorded and played live continuously since 1986, and was the only woman on the 15 band strong 'Social Chaos' Tour of the USA in 1999.

She has in recent years played successful shows all over Europe including the festivals 'Punk and Disorderly' (Berlin), 'Mighty Sounds' (Czech Republic). 'Tintorock' (Spain), 'Pod Parou' (Czech Republic), 'Bring the Fire' (Milan), 'Wasted' (Dublin), 'Hooifesten' (Belgium),'Vive la Pola' (Croatia) and 'Bulldog Bash', 'Durham Punk Fest', 'The Wickerman', 'The Willowman' and 'Rebellion' in the UK.

In a speech on April 23, 2006 (St George's Day), for the Campaign to Celebrate our English Heritage, controversial journalist Garry Bushell cited Bondage as "a jewel in the crown of England's glory"[6]

2010 - BEKI & VICE SQUAD began work on the follow up to 'London Underground' and gig continuously on the UK club circuit throughout the year, plus touring Italy and festival shows at Pod Parou in Czech Republic, The Endorse It Festival, The Willowman Festival, packed out shows at Rebellion and Durham Punk Festival plus the headline slot at the Viva La Pola Summer Revolution Rock Festival in Pula. [7]

The follow up to ' London Underground ' - 'Punk Rock Radio was released at the end of 2011.

www.vicesquad.co.uk

Free tracks can be downloaded at Beki's official VICE SQUAD digital download site, http://vicesquad.bandcamp.com/.

1 Abbene, Jillian (2007). On the Record with Beki Bondage. Sugarbuzz Magazine. Retrieved on 2007-04-25.
2 Vice Squad Vocalist Beki Bondage. The Women of 1970s Punk. Retrieved on 2007-04-25.
3 Ligotage. Rockdetector (2003-04-29). Retrieved on 2007-04-25.
4 Beki Bondage. Punk News. Retrieved on 2007-04-25.
5 Black, Pauline; Staple, Neville and Buckler, Rick (2006). Backstage at Badfest 2006. BBC. Retrieved on 2007-04-25.
6 Bushell, Garry (2006-04-23). St George's Day. Retrieved on 2007-04-25
7 Beki Bondage Biog ( 2011-05-13).

Lust For Life
Beki Bondage Lyrics

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"Lust For Life"

Here comes Johnny Yen again
With the liquor and drugs
And a flesh machine
He's gonna do another strip tease

Hey man, where'd you get that lotion?
I've been hurting since I bought the gimmick
About something called love
Yeah, something called love
Well, that's like hypnotising chickens

Well, I'm just a modern guy
Of course, I've had it in the ear before
'Cause of a lust for life
'Cause of a lust for life

I'm worth a million in prizes
With my torture film
Drive a G.T.O
Wear a uniform
All on government loan

I'm worth a million in prizes
Yeah, I'm through with sleeping on the sidewalk
No more beating my brains
No more beating my brains
With the liquor and drugs
With the liquor and drugs

Well, I'm just a modern guy
Of course, I've had it in my ear before
'Cause, of a lust for life (lust for life)
'Cause of a lust for life (lust for life, oooo)
I've got a lust for life (oooh)
Got a lust for life (oooh)
Oh, a lust for life (oooh)
Oh, a lust for life (oooh)
A lust for life (oooh)
I got a lust for life (oooh)
Got a lust for life

Well, I'm just a modern guy
Of course, I've had it in my ear before
'Cause I've a lust for life
'Cause I've a lust for life

Well, here comes Johnny Yen again
With the liquor and drugs
And a flesh machine
I know he's gonna do another strip tease

Hey man, where'd ya get that lotion?
Your skin starts itching once you buy the gimmick
About something called love
Oh Love, love, love
Well, that's like hypnotising chickens

Well, I'm just a modern guy
Of course, I've had it in the ear before
And I've a lust for life (lust for life)
'Cause I've a lust for life (lust for life)
Got a lust for life
Yeah, a lust for life
I got a lust for life
Oh, a lust for life
Got a lust for life
Yeah a lust for life

I got a lust for life
Lust for life

Overall Meaning

The song "Lust for Life" by Beki Bondage is an upbeat and catchy tune about the addiction to pleasure and the desire to live life to the fullest. The first verse describes the arrival of Johnny Yen, who brings with him drugs and a "flesh machine" - presumably a reference to a stripper. The second verse is about the singer's own addiction to pleasure, and his lust for life. He is worth a million dollars (in prizes), he drives a G.T.O, wears a uniform, and is apparently living on a government loan. The chorus repeats the phrase "lust for life" several times, emphasizing the singer's desire to enjoy life to the fullest.

The lyrics of the song are somewhat ambiguous, and it is not entirely clear what the singer means by "lust for life." It could refer to a desire for sex and drugs, or it could be a more general desire for excitement and adventure. The song seems to be celebrating these desires, but it also acknowledges the dangers and risks that come with them. The line "Your skin starts itching once you buy the gimmick" suggests that the singer is aware of the negative consequences of his addiction.

Overall, "Lust for Life" is a fun and energetic song that captures the spirit of youthful rebellion and indulgence. It is a reminder that life should be enjoyed, but also a warning that too much of a good thing can be dangerous.

Line by Line Meaning

Here comes Johnny Yen again With the liquor and drugs And a flesh machine He's gonna do another strip tease
Johnny Yen, the singer of the song, shows up again, ready to perform his routine of drinking, doping and exposing himself with his 'flesh machine.'

Hey man, where'd you get that lotion? I've been hurting since I bought the gimmick About something called love Yeah, something called love Well, that's like hypnotising chickens
The singer asks Johnny where he got a lotion. The singer has been hurt since he believed in the idea of love, which is compared to hypnotizing chickens, an exercise in futility.

Well, I'm just a modern guy Of course, I've had it in the ear before 'Cause of a lust for life 'Cause of a lust for life
The singer, who considers himself a modern person, has already experienced similar situations in the past because of his lust for life, his irrepressible drive to enjoy it.

I'm worth a million in prizes With my torture film Drive a G.T.O Wear a uniform All on government loan
The artist boasts about the many benefits he receives from the government, such as a million-dollar prize, a sport car, and a uniform, all in exchange for making a movie about torture.

Yeah, I'm through with sleeping on the sidewalk No more beating my brains No more beating my brains With the liquor and drugs With the liquor and drugs
The artist is done with his old life of sleeping on the streets and abusing alcohol and drugs. He wants to move on and find something new.

I've got a lust for life (oooh) Got a lust for life (oooh) Oh, a lust for life (oooh) Oh, a lust for life (oooh) A lust for life (oooh) I got a lust for life (oooh) Got a lust for life
The chorus repeats the idea that the singer has an unstoppable lust for life, which drives him to experience everything that it has to offer.

Well, here comes Johnny Yen again With the liquor and drugs And a flesh machine I know he's gonna do another strip tease
The song ends the way it started, with Johnny Yen showing up, ready to drink, dope, and expose himself.

Writer(s): Iggy Pop, David Bowie

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