The band released three albums: "Spring Session M" (1982), "Rhyme & Reason" (1984) and "Color in Your Life" (1986). The band split in 1986 and the band members moved on to other projects. Warren Cuccurullo became the guitarist for Duran Duran and Dale Bozzio and Patrick O'Hearn each pursued solo careers. Terry Bozzio toured as the drummer for several rock musicians, including Steve Vai, Dweezil Zappa and Jeff Beck and later formed his own solo band.
Warren, Dale and Terry reformed Missing Persons in 2001 and performed several concerts throughout the United States. Terry Bozzio left the band in late 2001, and the band continued until 2003.
Cuccurullo and Dale Bozzio reformed Missing Persons once again in 2011 for a reunion tour.
As of 2013, Cuccurullo is no longer touring with Missing Persons. According to Dale Bozzio at the Tiki Room show in Costa Mesa, CA, Warren is suing the band for the image on their Spring Session M album. Terry Bozzio has changed drastically in appearance with much longer hair, a different colour (it used to be black) when compared to the Terry Bozzio Official page on Facebook. The keyboard player currently touring with them is Michael T. Ross who has also played with Lita Ford and Angel.
U.S. Drag
Missing Persons Lyrics
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It's not a thing you can put your finger on, but you know when it's gone
Endless stream of highways neon roadsigns and telephone lines
A little town somewhere in the mid-west gonna put your patience to the test
U.S. Drag,
It's the U.S. Drag
Their ain't no drag like the U.S. Drag
Music down a windy street, half a glance from strangers you don't wanna meet
Juke box blaring, stale beat, mixes with gamblers, gangsters boredom &
Fear in the pale blue T.V. light
It's the U.S. Drag,
U.S. Drag,
It's the U.S. Drag
Their ain't no drag like the U.S. Drag
An it's closin' in on you
It's the U.S. Drag
It's the U.S. Drag
And there's nothing you can do
U.S. Drag
U.S. Drag
It's the U.S. Drag
It's the U.S. Drag
The lyrics to Missing Persons' song U.S. Drag describe a feeling of being trapped or confined within the confines of the United States, particularly in the small towns and highways that make up much of the country. The song suggests that this feeling is not easily defined, but that it is pervasive and inescapable. The lyrics describe a sense of boredom and fear that arises from being stuck in one place for too long, and a sense of helplessness in the face of this situation. The repeated chorus, "It's the U.S. Drag, there ain't no drag like the U.S. Drag," suggests that this feeling is universal and shared by many.
The song's lyrics are open to interpretation, but it can be seen as a critique of American consumerism and materialism. The endless highway and neon road signs represent the ubiquitous advertising that permeates American culture, and the repetitive nature of the song reflects the repetitive nature of advertising itself. The jukebox music and pale blue TV light suggest a sense of numbness or detachment from reality, and the fear and boredom reflect a sense of disillusionment with the American dream.
Line by Line Meaning
You can feel it closing in on you but there's not much you can do
The feeling of being trapped is overwhelming, but there is no escape
It's not a thing you can put your finger on, but you know when it's gone
The intangible essence of freedom is felt only when it is absent
Endless stream of highways neon roadsigns and telephone lines
The monotony of America's highways and byways is never-ending
A little town somewhere in the mid-west gonna put your patience to the test
Small towns in the heartland can try even the most patient people
It's the U.S. Drag,
U.S. Drag,
It's the U.S. Drag
Their ain't no drag like the U.S. Drag
The oppressive weight of American life is the U.S. Drag, and it cannot be matched
Music down a windy street, half a glance from strangers you don't wanna meet
The sounds of music and sights of unfamiliar faces can cause discomfort
Juke box blaring, stale beat, mixes with gamblers, gangsters boredom &
Fear in the pale blue T.V. light
The constant noise of a jukebox and the sight of people exhibiting boredom and fear under the glow of a television create a bleak atmosphere
An it's closin' in on you
It's the U.S. Drag
It's the U.S. Drag
And there's nothing you can do
U.S. Drag
U.S. Drag
It's the U.S. Drag
It's the U.S. Drag
The feeling of being trapped by the U.S. Drag is pervasive and inescapable
Lyrics © MUSIC & MEDIA INT'L, INC.
Written by: TERRY JOHN BOZZIO, WARREN CUCCURULLO
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