Frontman Bryan Jones and rhythm guitar player Dave Aronson left the band early on. Bryan Jones had broken his leg at one of their gigs and his parents denied him permission to play in the band any further. Bassist Rick Jones (Bryan's brother) switched to vocals and Chris Doherty of Gang Green took over on rhythm guitar. It was this line-up that recorded the classic 12 song LP Is This My World? on X-Claim in 1983, featuring songs such as "Cracks In The Wall", "Build Me A Bomb" and "Vietnam Syndrome". They broke up in 1985, but reformed in 1987 with a more speed metal sound and released an LP on Taang! Records entitled Kill Kill Kill. Reflex/Wolfpack Records released a limited re-issue of the Is This My World? LP in 2002. The band reunited again in 2004 and has been playing several shows per year around Boston since then. Their current recording plans, if any, are unknown.
I Don't Belong
Jerry's Kids Lyrics
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It's in my head
I got a feeling
Do you hear what I said?
I GOT A FEELING THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG
I GOT A FEELING THAT I...
I DON'T BELONG HERE
I DON'T BELONG HERE
AND NEITHER DO YOU
I got a feeling
It's in my brain
I got a feeling
I've got nothing to gain
The lyrics of the song "I Don't Belong" by Jerry's Kids deal with the feeling of not fitting in, of being an outsider in a society that does not accept differences. The lines "I got a feeling, it's in my head" and "I got a feeling, it's in my brain" refer to the state of mind of the singer, who is tormented by the feeling that something is not right, that he does not belong in this world.
The lyrics are simple, direct, and powerful, expressing the frustration, anger, and despair of those who feel excluded, marginalized, or oppressed. The repetition of the line "I don't belong here" reinforces the idea that the singer is convinced of his alienation and that he cannot find a place in this world. The chorus, "I got a feeling that I...I don't belong here, I know it's true, I don't belong here, and neither do you" highlights the universality of the theme, suggesting that anyone can feel like an outsider in a world that values conformity and uniformity.
The song has become an anthem for those who have felt left out or rejected by society, especially in the punk and hardcore scenes, where individuality and non-conformity are often celebrated. The aggressive, fast-paced music and the defiant lyrics have made "I Don't Belong" a classic of the genre and a rallying cry for those who refuse to be silenced or forgotten.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a feeling
I have a strong intuition
It's in my head
It's only in my mind and not a physical sensation
I got a feeling
I am strongly convinced
Do you hear what I said?
I am emphasizing my point and asking for confirmation
I GOT A FEELING THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG
I have a nagging suspicion that something is not right
I GOT A FEELING THAT I...
I have a hunch that
I DON'T BELONG HERE
I feel like I don't fit in or belong in this place or situation
I KNOW IT'S TRUE
I strongly believe that it is indeed true
I DON'T BELONG HERE
I feel like I don't fit in or belong in this place or situation
AND NEITHER DO YOU
I believe that you also feel the same way as I do
I got a feeling
I have a strong intuition
It's in my brain
It's a mental sensation
I got a feeling
I am strongly convinced
I've got nothing to gain
There's no incentive or benefit for me to continue being in this situation
Contributed by Zoe L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.