Fucked Up Ronnie
D.O.A. (Rock) Lyrics
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you're fucked up ronnie you're not gonna last you're gonna die too from a neutron blast chorus: you're fucked up ronnie you're fucked up ronnie you're fucked up ronnie you're fucked up ronnie. i'm lyin' in a pool of blood, leave me alone i don't want your help anyway when they march us off to war will you be there to save the day (chorus)
The song "Fucked Up Ronnie" by D.O.A. is a protest song that talks about a reckless and self-destructive individual named Ronnie. The lyrics suggest that Ronnie is on a path of destruction and that he is not going to last long. The song goes on to say that even if Ronnie somehow manages to survive, he will eventually die from a neutron blast. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "you're fucked up Ronnie" several times to highlight the severity of his situation.
Amidst the chaos of the song, there is a moment of vulnerability where the singer finds himself lying in a pool of blood. He asserts his independence by telling listeners to leave him alone and that he doesn't want their help. The song then takes a political turn and asks if Ronnie will be there to save the day when they are marched off to war. The lyrics suggest that Ronnie's recklessness is not only dangerous for himself but for others as well.
Overall, "Fucked Up Ronnie" is a fast-paced and angry song that highlights the destructive nature of certain individuals. It also speaks to the political and social turmoil of the time period in which it was written.
Line by Line Meaning
you're fucked up ronnie you're not gonna last
Ronnie, you are messed up and unlikely to survive.
you're gonna die too from a neutron blast
You will also perish with others in a nuclear explosion.
you're fucked up ronnie you're fucked up ronnie
Ronnie, you have severe problems.
i'm lyin' in a pool of blood, leave me alone
I am severely injured and do not need any help from you.
i don't want your help anyway
I refuse to take any aid from you.
when they march us off to war will you be there to save the day
If we are sent to battle, will you prove yourself as a hero and save us all?
you're fucked up ronnie you're fucked up ronnie
Ronnie, you have serious issues.
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Written by: JOE KEITHLEY
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@williamchapin1483
What a gem. Heard that on the OSU dorms radio station, WOSR, many years ago.
@RickNelsonMn
Always a go to when others bring this fuds name up!
@Lia2222
Just found this from the soundtrack off the show This Fool🤘🤘
@lisamurray5223
Same😃
@casetteplayer
Same
@Lia2222
@casetteplayer the 2nd season is out and it's crazy strange so far
@zakkoch8935
I CANT PLAY THIS LOUD ENOUGH HELP
@MURUR1025
Memories of post youth....
@whitlowjohnonly1_2
The song that introduced me to Joey & co. Ben a fan since. Now, for some SNFU@
@indieroc4life
seen these boys last night!