1) McQueen… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists going by the name McQueen:
1) McQueen are an all female rock group from the English town of Brighton, signed to the independant Newcastle based record label Demolition Reecords.
The band have a history of extensive touring with several headline tours of the UK, and opening for bands such as Aerosmith, Velvet Revolver, Wednesday 13 and WASP
Bigcheese describe the band as playing filthy punk rock.
2) McQueen is a bedroom-pop project from Jonno Klynsmith of Adelaide, Australia.
The Line Went Dead
McQueen Lyrics
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I'm gonna let my clothes get worn.
I'm gonna let my hair get tangled,
Just to put your off!
I'm gonna drink 'til the bottle's gone.
I'm gonna wear my low-cut top.
I'm gonna stay out all night long,
Looking back it was one big joke,
The punch line was so irresistible.
You call me up just to make amends,
You wonder why the line went dead! (2x)
I'm gonna dig my heels right in.
I'm gonna watch for repercussions.
I'm gonna ruin everything,
Just to put you off!
I'm gonna drink 'til the bottle's gone.
I'm gonna drive you up the wall.
I'm gonna get your full attention,
Just to piss you off!
Looking back it was one big joke,
The punch line was so irresistible.
You call me up just to make amends,
You wonder why the line went dead! (2x)
Looking back it was one big joke,
The punch line was so irresistible.
You call me up just to make amends,
You wonder why the line went dead! (2x)
Looking back it was one big joke...
The line went dead! Line went dead!
The line went dead! Line went dead! Line went DEAD!
In "The Line Went Dead," McQueen is delivering a kiss-off to an ex-lover who left her hanging on the phone. She lists off several daring things she plans to do to get back at her ex, including letting her nails get chipped, clothes get worn, and hair get tangled. McQueen is determined to put her ex off by staying out all night long and wearing a low-cut top. The chorus of the song refers to the ex calling her up to make amends, but the line went dead, indicating that McQueen is done with the relationship and is not interested in reconciliation.
The song's lyrics speak to a revolution against societal expectations of female behavior, which historically have required women to be polite, demure, and subservient to men. McQueen is fiercely independent and unafraid of taking risks, and she refuses to compromise her identity for someone else's sake. Furthermore, the title of the song "The Line Went Dead" highlights the importance of communication in a relationship, as well as how difficult it can be to make amends after a failed relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna let my nails get chipped.
I'll stop worrying about maintaining my appearance and will let my nails get chipped.
I'm gonna let my clothes get worn.
I'll wear my clothes until they wear out and become old.
I'm gonna let my hair get tangled, Just to put your off!
I'll let my hair become tangled to annoy and put you off.
I'm gonna drink 'til the bottle's gone.
I'll drink until there's no more alcohol left.
I'm gonna wear my low-cut top.
I'll wear a low-cut top that shows off my cleavage.
I'm gonna stay out all night long, Just to piss you off!
I'll stay out all night long to intentionally annoy and anger you.
Looking back it was one big joke, The punch line was so irresistible.
In retrospect, the situation was humorous and the punch line was too tempting.
You call me up just to make amends, You wonder why the line went dead! (2x)
You call me to apologize, but I don't answer the phone and you're confused.
I'm gonna dig my heels right in.
I'll stubbornly resist and stay firmly planted in my position.
I'm gonna watch for repercussions.
I'll watch for the consequences of my actions.
I'm gonna ruin everything, Just to put you off!
I'll intentionally destroy everything to annoy and put you off.
I'm gonna drive you up the wall.
I'll make you go crazy with frustration and annoyance.
I'm gonna get your full attention, Just to piss you off!
I'll intentionally seek your attention to make you angry and annoyed.
The line went dead! Line went dead! The line went dead! Line went dead! Line went DEAD!
The phone call ended abruptly and there was no response.
Contributed by Lila V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheCultRock
Brilliant live band. Seen them 5 times now - They actually make the time to talk to "the fans" which is pretty cool. Think they're working on a new album just now so that'll mean some touring when that's done - YES!!
@DanHurstRally
McQueen are amazing! Truely talented hard rockers! Rockworld TV is where I found you guys!!! Keep on rockin' \m/-_-\m/
@robertweil8725
Fabulous video, great song and terrific lyrics!!
🤘🏽😎🤘🏽
@GINGKING
i seen them when they were supporting aerosmith i decided to see them after hearing they were good and my god they so were! the drummer was amazing amazing vocals really good guitar and bass connection amazing
@the_10th_wolf
We need more female rock/metal bands!
@KallieZeller
There a good band. They are metal so they have the metal sound so the singing is good. They also have good blend everything is balanced. As for the lyrics they are not shambolic they are symbolic. If you ever take the time to listen to the music don't listen to it as a whole take it apart piece by piece and find the true meaning of the song.
@XxThumbelinaxX
they're actually quite awesome live- this song is wel lcatchy lol the drummer is way pretty! x
@Doublejacksncoke
I saw these guys open for HIM last night they were pretty rockin!
@Royzooka
I think it's about time they made a new album, also they kick ass just like Kittie.
@jamjar10101
WICKED video some of my friends saw them in concert last night they said it was AWESOME Loving it J