The band started when Jan Paul Beahm and Georg Ruthenberg decided they should start a band after being kicked out of University High for antisocial behaviour, allegedly for using ‘mind control’ on fellow students. They named themselves “Sophistifuck & The Revlon Spam Queens,” with Beahm (then ‘Bobby Pyn,’ and later Darby Crash) on vocals, Ruthenberg (then and later called Pat Smear) on guitar, an early member called Dinky on bass, and Michelle Baer playing drums. This lineup never played live.
In April ‘77 the band featured its final bassist, Lorna Doom, with transitional member Dottie Danger on drums, later famous under her own name as Belinda Carlisle of The Go-Go’s (Carlisle never played live, due to her being sidelined by a bout of mononucleosis for an extended period, although she can be heard introducing the band on the Live At The Whiskey recording), and was soon replaced by Donna Rhia, who played three gigs and recorded their first single. Nicky Beat, of various noteworthy LA bands, then sat in for a time.
Round and Round
Germs Lyrics
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-I just like it, let me have this dance,
Ya your jumping, had a crazy sound,
An it'll start running,to look him down,
Sound so neat,just give me a chance,
Move out of my seat, just hear that dance,
Start pushin my feet,and clap your hands,
just don't like it, goin up and down,
Ya there's really somthing,with a crazy sound,
And you'll start running now, to look him down,
about 12 o' clock, oh god I'm drunk,
The place is sacked, it the front lot,
But this night, I just don't like,
just don't like it, goin up and down,
Ya there's really somthing,with a crazy sound,
And you'll start running now, to look him down,
( Guitar Solo )
About 12 o' clock, oh god I'm drunk,
The doors are locked, the place is packed,
But this night, I just don't like,
just don't like it, goin up and down,
Ya everywhere I am, with a crazy sound,
And you'll start running now, to look him down.
The lyrics to Germs' song Round And Round are a cover of Chuck Berry's original song. The lyrics describe the singer's fascination with a particular type of dance and the music that accompanies it. The singer urges others to join in and dance along with the beat, and expresses a sense of excitement and energy at being part of the scene.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes less coherent and sober, indicating that the party he is at is wild and intense. The lyrics suggest a sense of frenetic energy and abandon, which is reflected in the music itself. The guitar solo in particular is fast-paced and raw, emphasizing the feeling of being caught up in the moment and carried away by the music.
Overall, the lyrics to Round And Round capture the atmosphere of a wild and chaotic party, and the sense of excitement and abandon that comes with it. The song's fast-paced rhythm and raw energy make it a classic example of early punk rock music.
Line by Line Meaning
I just like it, let me have this dance,
I really enjoy this music and want to dance to it, please let me have this opportunity.
Ya your jumping, had a crazy sound,
The music has a unique and exciting vibe that makes you want to move and groove along to it.
An it'll start running, to look him down,
The energetic music will make you want to move around and find someone to dance with or look for someone in the crowd.
Sound so neat, just give me a chance,
The music has a great sound and I just need a chance to show off my moves and enjoy myself.
Move out of my seat, just hear that dance,
I'm so into the music that I need to get out of my seat and start dancing to it right away. I hope you can hear the music and dance too.
Start pushin my feet, and clap your hands,
The music is so energetic that I can't help but move my feet and clap my hands along to the beat.
just don't like it, goin up and down,
I'm not a fan of music that has a repetitive or predictable beat that goes up and down continuously.
Ya there's really somthing, with a crazy sound,
I can't quite put my finger on it, but there's something special and unique about the music that has an exciting and crazy sound.
And you'll start running now, to look him down,
The music is so lively that it will make you want to start moving and looking for someone to dance with or find someone in the crowd.
about 12 o' clock, oh god I'm drunk,
It's around midnight and I've had a bit too much to drink, making everything seem more exciting and fun than usual.
The place is sacked, it the front lot,
The venue is packed and the party is in full swing with everyone gathered in the front of the building.
But this night, I just don't like,
Despite the excitement and energy of the music and the party, I'm just not feeling it tonight.
Ya everywhere I am, with a crazy sound,
No matter where I go, the music follows me with its exciting and unique sound that makes me want to dance and move.
And you'll start running now, to look him down.
The music is so infectious that it will make you want to run and dance along to it, and maybe even find someone to dance with or seek out someone in particular in the crowd.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: FEFE DOBSON, JEFF HALAVACS, KEVIN RUDOLF, JACOB KASHER HINDLIN, ANDREW BOLOOKI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cyberspace667
Lmaooo the tambourine at the end really kicks the absurdity up a notch
@hurtinbro
this was the fuse that lite the bomb in my little a-hole brain...Darby as i remember was a jerk to me with his incessent whining and begging but as soon as he would hit the stage at the Hong Kong Cafe he Ruled the room.Very noisy and incoherant yet when (GI) came out you could hear his words and Im still impressed when i read his lyrics..RIP bobby pin
@robertkubicki126
You were around then, that's awesome I'd like to pick your brain.
@ersonvelasco2531
This song sounds so raw!!! Can't help it to nod my head back and forth....
@CosmeticPlague104
This has always been my favorite Germs song. Even though I can barely understand what he is singing. =)
@davidmurine4714
"crazy sound" love this shit....
@manuelkong10
Love you GERMS
@codypendant1
ain't heard this in frickin' 30 years, rare, off tha white Germs album... c):~)
@fredrinne5499
Germs Rule Forever.
@bp6837
No their dead