Ramones
Motörhead Lyrics
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Pretty mean when it wants to be
Black leather, knee-hole pants
Can't play no high school dance
Fuzz tone, hear 'em go
Hear 'em on the radio
Misfits, twilight zone
Bad boy rock, bad boy roll
Gabba, gabba, see them go
C.J. now hit the gas
Hear Marky kick some ass
Go Johnny, go, go, go
Go Tommy o-way-o
Misfits, twilight zone
R-A-M-O-N-E-S, R-A-M-O-N-E-S, Ramones!
Bad boy then, bad boy now
Good buddies, mau-mau-mau
Keep it up, rock 'n' roll
Good music save your soul
Dee Dee, he left home
Joey called me on the phone
Misfits, twilight zone
R-A-M-O-N-E-S, R-A-M-O-N-E-S, Ramones!
The lyrics to Motörhead's song "Ramones" are a tribute to the influential punk band The Ramones. The song pays homage to the band's style and attitude, as well as their impact on the music industry. The first verse describes New York City, where The Ramones originated, as a tough and edgy place. The lyrics mention black leather, knee-hole pants, and high school dances as things The Ramones couldn't play. These references are meant to emphasize the band's outsider status and their rejection of mainstream conventions.
The chorus of the song spells out "Ramones," highlighting the iconic status that the band held in the punk community. The second verse goes on to describe The Ramones' music with words like "fuzz tone," "bad boy rock," and "Gabba Gabba." This verse also mentions individual members of the band by name, such as CJ and Marky. The final verse acknowledges the departure of Dee Dee from the band and speaks to the enduring legacy of The Ramones.
Overall, the lyrics to "Ramones" serve as a tribute to one of the most influential punk bands of all time. The song emphasizes The Ramones' outsider status, their rejection of mainstream conventions, and their role as trailblazers in the punk scene. It also pays tribute to their music, their attitude, and their enduring legacy.
Line by Line Meaning
New York City, N.Y.C.
The place where the Ramones originate from.
Pretty mean when it wants to be
New York City can be a tough and violent place.
Black leather, knee-hole pants
The Ramones' distinctive uniform.
Can't play no high school dance
The band's music is not suitable for events like high school dances.
Fuzz tone, hear 'em go
The distinctive sound of the Ramones' guitars.
Hear 'em on the radio
The Ramones are gaining popularity and are getting played on the radio.
Misfits, twilight zone
The Ramones are outsiders, living in their own world.
R-A-M-O-N-E-S, R-A-M-O-N-E-S, Ramones!
The band's anthem and the spelling of their name.
Bad boy rock, bad boy roll
The Ramones' music is loud, rebellious, and defies conventions.
Gabba, gabba, see them go
A chant that the band's fans would shout at concerts.
C.J. now hit the gas
C.J., the band's bassist, is driving the band forward.
Hear Marky kick some ass
Marky, the band's drummer, is playing aggressively and skillfully.
Go Johnny, go, go, go
A shout-out to Johnny, the band's guitarist.
Go Tommy o-way-o
A shout-out to Tommy, the band's drummer.
Bad boy then, bad boy now
The band's music has always been rebellious.
Good buddies, mau-mau-mau
The band members are close friends who have each other's backs.
Keep it up, rock 'n' roll
Encouragement to keep making loud, rebellious music.
Good music save your soul
The power of music to heal and inspire people.
Dee Dee, he left home
Dee Dee, the band's bassist and primary songwriter, had a troubled childhood and left home at a young age.
Joey called me on the phone
Joey, the band's lead singer, is checking in with a friend.
Misfits, twilight zone
Reinforcing the idea that the Ramones are outsiders.
R-A-M-O-N-E-S, R-A-M-O-N-E-S, Ramones!
The band's anthem, spelling of their name, and a reminder that they are here to stay.
Writer(s): IAN FRASER KILMISTER, PHILIP ANTHONY CAMPBELL, PHILIP JOHN TAYLOR, RICHARD BURSTON MICHAEL
Contributed by Austin C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nazarcaesarramadhan4079
One, two, three, four
New York City, N.Y.C.
Pretty mean when it wants to be
Black leather, knee-hole pants
Can't play no high school dance
Fuzz tone, hear 'em go
Hear 'em on the radio
Misfits, twilight zone
R-A-M-O-N-E-S, R-A-M-O-N-E-S
RAMONES
Bad boy rock, bad boy roll
Gabba gabba, see them go
CJ now hit the gas
Hear Marky kick some ass
Go Johnny, go, go, go Tommy o-way-o
Misfits, twilight zone,
R-A-M-O-N-E-S, R-A-M-O-N-E-S
RAMONES
Bad boy then, bad boy now
Good buddies, mau mau mau
Sing it loud, rock 'n' roll
Good music save your soul
Dee Dee, he left home
Joey call me on the phone
Misfits, twilight zone,
R-A-M-O-N-E-S, R-A-M-O-N-E-S
RAMONES
@ronemory7149
The biggest compliment you can ever get is to have Motorhead write a song about you!
@jessehussey-yeo2435
Wrong.
@lonewolf7068
lol😂 you know nothing
@jasonwilliamson8416
The Ramones wrote it! 😂
@chriswilson4662
uhhh no they didn't you fuckin geek @@jasonwilliamson8416
@fabianwolf1963
you know nothing jon snow!
@jayraj21hbk
When one legendary band tributes to another.
@hagen.p7572
Anöther :D
@johannan0032
RIP Lemmy, Wurzel, Fast Eddie, Philty Animal, Joey, Dee Dee, Johnny and Tommy fucking RAMONE!
I miss you all guys
@funzjag
No doubt, my Brother.