Sheena Is a Punk Rocker
LIVING ROOM - Ramones Lyrics
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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 Ramones is a fast-paced, energetic punk rock anthem. The lyrics describe a group of young people who are getting ready to go out to the discotheque, but Sheena, who is a punk rocker, cannot stay and has to break away. The overall tone of the song is rebellious and youthful, as the lyrics celebrate the punk rock lifestyle and culture.
The line "Well New York City really has is all oh yeah, oh yeah" highlights the importance of the city in the punk rock scene. New York City is depicted as the hub for punk rockers and the place where all the fun happens. The lyrics also reference an actual New York nightclub called the Au Go Go, which was a hot spot for punk rock music in the 1970s.
"Sheena Is a Punk Rocker" was released in 1977 and became one of the most popular songs by Ramones. The song was not without controversy - some critics claimed that the song was sexist and demeaning towards women, while others praised it for being a feminist anthem. Regardless of the criticism, the song has remained a classic punk rock anthem for decades.
Line by Line Meaning
Well the kids are all hopped up and ready to go
The young people are full of energy and eager to leave.
They're ready to go now they got their surfboards
Now that they have their surfboards, they are all set to go and have fun.
And they're going to the discotheque Au Go Go
They are headed to a nightclub called Au Go Go.
But she just couldn't stay she had to break away
Sheena could not stay with the rest and had to leave because she wanted something different.
Well New York City really has is all oh yeah, oh yeah
New York City is the place to be as it has everything one could want or imagine.
Sheena is a punk rocker
The singer, Sheena, is a punk rocker and proud of it.
Well she's a punk punk, a punk rocker
Sheena is not just any punk but a true punk rocker.
Punk punk a punk rocker
Her punk attitude defines her fiercely rocker character.
Sheena is a punk rocker now
Sheena has embraced her punk rock culture and is living her life on her own terms.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Douglas Colvin, Jeff Hyman, John Cummings, Thomas Erdelyi
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Lyrics
Pre-Chorus]
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 a- 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
[Chorus][x3]
Sheena is a punk rocker[x2]
Sheena is a punk rocker now
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus][x6]
@AllusernamesgoneFUCK
Johnnys power stance is iconic
@eatsmylifeYT
No.
@converse1762
@@eatsmylifeYT Yes!
@noahh2338
Joey's stance has him beat..the most powerful in rock history!🤘
@hannahpumpkins4359
@@noahh2338
He was a friend of mine; almost like a step-dad really. He made me go to college and get my BA. Ha also hated it if I ate fast foodhe'd pull out some snacks from his bag like Tiger Milk bars and cashews etc and give those to me to snack on!@noahh2338
@@hannahpumpkins4359 johnny or joey?
@toms4442
The great thing about the Ramones is that you can listen to three of their albums and still have 23 hours left in the day, to listen more Ramones! Short and sweet!
@jk6561
And as they progressed they just kept getting faster:)
@patrickmontes8971
Rock
@primebeef3938
HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! That’s the damn truth!