Allin's lyrics, which often included misogyny, racism, social apathy, child abuse, incest, rape and homophobia, deeply divided opinions of him within the highly politicized punk community. He is best remembered for his notorious live performances that typically featured wildly transgressive acts. Some of these acts included Allin defecating and urinating onstage, rolling in feces and often consuming excrement, committing self-injury, performing naked, taunting people to perform fellatio on him and committing violent actions toward the audience. Although more notorious for his stage antics than for his wide body of music, he recorded prolifically, not only in the punk rock genre, but also in spoken word, country and Rolling Stones-influenced rock. Though he had a devoted cult following, Allin's music has received mostly negative reviews from critics.
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Pick Me Up On Your Way Down
GG Allin Lyrics
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Then fame and fortune came your way and made a change in you
You climbed your latter of success and I'm not on solid ground
And when it starts to trouble, pick me up on your way down
Pick me up when rose are shattered, when false friends cannot be found
Oh you know I'll still be drinking, pick me up on your way down
The world I've chosen for my own is one you'll never know
When folks say they don't know me, say I'm not on solid ground
You will find me in my alley, pick me up on your way down
Pick me up when rose are shattered, when false friends cannot be found
Oh you know I'll still be drinking, pick me up on your way down
Pick me up when rose are shattered, when false friends cannot be found
Oh you know I'll still be drinking, pick me up on your way down
At first glance, GG Allin's song "Pick Me Up" may seem like a simple, straightforward tune about a friend asking for help from someone who has become successful, but the lyrics hold much more depth and meaning upon closer examination. The song tells the story of someone who has hit rock bottom and is struggling to find their place in the world. The line "Once my girl was conscious, she had better days with you" suggests that the person singing has lost someone who they cared about deeply due to their own struggles and downfall.
The song's chorus, "Pick me up when roses are shattered, when false friends cannot be found," speaks to the desperation and loneliness that the singer is feeling. They know that they are not on solid ground and feel isolated from the rest of the world. The line "I've hit the bottom of the glass, there's just one way to go" suggests that the singer has a problem with alcohol and is using it as a means of escape from their problems.
The song's title itself, "Pick Me Up," takes on a double meaning. On one hand, the singer is asking for literal help, to be picked up from the alley where they are presumably living. On the other hand, they are also asking for emotional support, a pick-me-up in the form of a kind word or gesture.
GG Allin's "Pick Me Up" is a testament to the struggles of addiction, loneliness, and the search for acceptance. It speaks to the human need for connection and the power of friendship when all else seems lost.
Line by Line Meaning
Once my girl was conscious, she had better days with you
Before you became famous and successful, my girlfriend was doing better with you
Then fame and fortune came your way and made a change in you
Your success changed who you are as a person
You climbed your latter of success and I'm not on solid ground
You have succeeded while I have not, leaving me feeling unstable and unsure
And when it starts to trouble, pick me up on your way down
When your success starts to falter, remember me and help me out
I've hit the bottom of the glass, there's just one way to go
I have reached the end of my rope and things can only get better or worse
The world I've chosen for my own is one you'll never know
I have made choices and taken a path that is different from yours
When folks say they don't know me, say I'm not on solid ground
When people don't recognize or acknowledge me, it confirms my feelings of instability
You will find me in my alley, pick me up on your way down
If you are returning to a state of struggle, you might find me in a similar place and can help me out
Pick me up when rose are shattered, when false friends cannot be found
Help me out in my times of need, especially when those around me are not true friends
Oh you know I'll still be drinking, pick me up on your way down
Even when I am struggling, I will still be drinking and may need your help
Pick me up when rose are shattered, when false friends cannot be found
Reiterating the need for assistance during tough times
Oh you know I'll still be drinking, pick me up on your way down
Emphasizing the potential severity of my struggles and need for help
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