Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue
Dee Dee Ramone/Joey Ramone/Johnny Ramone/Ramones/Tommy Ramone Lyrics

"Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue" is a controversial song by the Ramones, which describes the ennui and boredom of youth who have nothing to do but indulge in drug use. The catchy chorus, which repeats over and over again, "All the kids want to sniff some glue," seems to provide a sort of bleak anthem for a generation of lost children. The lyrics speak to the monotony of suburban life, the lack of excitement, the sense of detachment and disconnection that many young people feel.

The song's central theme is about self-destructive behavior as a means of coping with boredom and a sense of meaningless existence. It is clear that the Ramones, through their lyrics, are condemning this behavior; however, the song's popularity among punk and youth culture communities suggests that they have missed the point. The putative message seems to be less about the consequences of drug use than the reality of what it means to grow up in a purposeless world.

It is worth noting that while the song may seem nihilistic and self-destructive, many commentators have suggested that it should be viewed as a satire of the sort of behavior that it describes. The Ramones considered their music to be a form of social commentary, and it is likely that the song's lyrics were intended to be tongue-in-cheek. Whatever the intention, it remains one of the Ramones' most notorious tracks.