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They're ready to go now they got their surfboards
And they're going to the discotheque Au Go Go
But she just couldn't stay she had to break away
Well New York City really has is all oh yeah, oh yeah
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker now
Well she's a punk punk, a punk rocker
Punk punk a punk rocker
Punk punk a punk rocker
Punk punk a punk rocker
Well the kids are all hopped up and ready to go
They're ready to go now they got their surfboards
And they're going to the discotheque Au Go Go
But she just couldn't stay she had to break away
Well New York City really has is all oh yeah, oh yeah
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker now
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker now
Well she's a punk punk, a punk rocker
Punk punk a punk rocker
Punk punk a punk rocker
Punk punk a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker now
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker now
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker now
The song "Sheena Is a Punk Rocker" by the Ramones follows a simple yet catchy structure. It starts off with the anticipation and excitement of a group of kids who are "hopped up and ready to go" to the discotheque Au Go Go with their surfboards. But Sheena, the singer, decides to break away from the crowd and go in her own direction. The song features the repeated chorus "Sheena is a punk rocker now" which emphasizes Sheena's liberation and independence from societal expectations.
The lyrics reflect the punk rock movement's spirit of rebellion and nonconformity. Sheena stands out from the rest of the crowd and finds her own identity in a culture that prioritizes group mentality. The reference to New York City also highlights the sense of freedom and diversity that was present in the city during the punk rock era.
Overall, "Sheena Is a Punk Rocker" is an anthem for individuality and the punk rock ethos of breaking away from societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
Well the kids are all hopped up and ready to go
The young people are excited and full of energy and eagerly waiting to leave.
They're ready to go now they got their surfboards
They are equipped with their surfboards and all set to leave.
And they're going to the discotheque Au Go Go
They are heading to a popular disco called Au Go Go.
But she just couldn't stay she had to break away
One of them, referred to as 'she', had to leave and couldn't stay any longer with the group.
Well New York City really has is all oh yeah, oh yeah
New York City has everything that young people need to have fun and enjoy life.
Sheena is a punk rocker
The song is dedicated to a girl named Sheena who is a punk rocker.
Sheena is a punk rocker now
Sheena is still a punk rocker and always will be.
Well she's a punk punk, a punk rocker
She is not just any punk, but a true punk rocker through and through.
Punk punk a punk rocker
She is proud to be a punk rocker, and it is a crucial part of her identity.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: DEE DEE RAMONE, DOUGLAS COLVIN, JEFFREY HYMAN, JOEY RAMONE, JOHN (RAMONE) CUMMINGS, JOHNNY RAMONE, THOMAS ERDELYI, TOMMY RAMONE
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