Bob
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Getting loaded for 15 years
Till his liver exploded
Now what's Bob gonna do
Now that he can't drink?
The Doctor said: "What ya been thinking bout?"
Bob said, "that's the point. I won't think bout nothing.
Now I gotta do something else
To pass the time
Had someone shave his head
He got a new identity
62 hole air cushioned boots
And a girl who rides a scooter
To take him out of town
They would get away
Running around
And as the trucks drive by
You can hear the mother fuckers go "PUNK!"
A couple of lines, an extra thermos of Joe
He'll be kicking in heads at the punk rock show
Bob's the kinda guy who knows just what
Bob's the kinda guy who knows just what to do
When the doctor tells him to
Quit your drinking, now's the time
But will he ever walk the line?
To all my friends I feel just great
But will he ever walk the line?
Kicking ass, and busting heads
Red suspenders
Once a day he shaves his head
But will he ever walk the line? [Repeat: x2]
Bob!
The song "Bob" by NOFX tells the story of a man named Bob who spent 15 years of his life drinking and partying until his liver eventually gave out. The doctor advises him to quit drinking, but Bob doesn't know what he's supposed to do with his life now that he can't drink anymore. Bob's response is that he won't think about anything and that he needs to do something else to pass the time. So, he shaves his head and gets a new identity, donning 62 hole air-cushioned boots and hanging out with a girl on a scooter to escape town. They spend their time running around and going to punk rock shows where Bob kicks ass and busts heads.
The lyrics go on to express the uncertainty of Bob's future as he attempts to quit drinking and walk the line, but it remains to be seen if he will be successful. The song ultimately celebrates Bob's rebellious spirit and his refusal to conform to societal norms, as evidenced by the "mother fuckers go 'PUNK!'" yelled by passing truck drivers.
Overall, "Bob" is a classic punk rock anthem that celebrates the punk lifestyle and encourages listeners to live life on their own terms, even if it means defying societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
He spent 15 years
Bob spent fifteen years of his life being an alcoholic
Getting loaded for 15 years
Bob drank alcohol (Jargon: Loaded) for fifteen years
Till his liver exploded
Bob's liver got damaged because of excessive drinking and finally broke down
Now what's Bob gonna do
Bob is clueless about his next step after quitting alcohol
Now that he can't drink?
Bob's liver failure made it impossible for him to drink alcohol again
The Doctor said: "What ya been thinking bout?"
The Doctor enquired what was going on in Bob's mind
Bob said, "that's the point. I won't think bout nothing.
Bob wants to remain thoughtless because thinking about not having alcohol would be even harder for him
Now I gotta do something else
Bob is determined to do other productive things with his life
To pass the time
Bob needs something to do to occupy his time
Had someone shave his head
Bob changed his appearance by getting his head shaved
He got a new identity
After changing his appearance, Bob felt like he had a new identity
62 hole air cushioned boots
Bob bought sturdy boots with 62 holes and air cushion to wear while running away from his problems
And a girl who rides a scooter
Bob met a girl who rides a scooter and they decided to move away together
To take him out of town
Both Bob and the girl plan on leaving their current town for a fresh start
They would get away
Both Bob and the girl want to leave their past behind and start anew
Running around
Bob and the girl plan on traveling to many places to explore and to start anew
And as the trucks drive by
While traveling, some trucks drive by them
You can hear the mother fuckers go "PUNK!"
The punks in the trucks acknowledge them by shouting out 'PUNK!' at them
A couple of lines, an extra thermos of Joe
Bob takes with him a couple of drugs to help him cope with leaving behind his addiction and an extra flask of coffee
He'll be kicking in heads at the punk rock show
Bob plans on attending a punk rock show after he's got a better grip of his addiction and he's ready to kick ass
Bob's the kinda guy who knows just what
Bob is a confident individual who knows how to handle the situations he's in
Bob's the kinda guy who knows just what to do
Bob has a clear idea of what to do in every situation
When the doctor tells him to
Bob pays attention to his doctor's advice
Quit your drinking, now's the time
Bob's doctor advises him to stop drinking alcohol for the good of his health
But will he ever walk the line?
Bob is doubtful of whether he'll be able to quit drinking altogether
To all my friends I feel just great
Bob is happy and excited to be living his life in a new and positive way
Kicking ass, and busting heads
Bob is now an aggressive person who solves his problems by fighting
Red suspenders
Bob wears suspenders to hold up his pants
Once a day he shaves his head
Bob shaves his head every day to maintain his new identity
Bob!
The song ends with Bob shouting himself out
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MIKE BURKETT
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@TheChuckingNorris
He spent fifteen years getting loaded
Fifteen years 'till his liver exploded
Now what's Bob gonna do now that he can't drink?
The doctor said, "What you been thinkin' 'bout?"
Bob said, "That's the point,
I won't think about nothing
Now I gotta do something else,"
OI OI OI!
"To pass the time."
Bob shaved his head
He got a new identity
Sixty-two holed air cushioned boots
And a girl who rides a scooter
Gonna take him out, of town
They would get away
Riding around, as the trucks drive by
You could here the mother fuckers go...
A couple of lines, an extra thermos of Joe
He'll be kickin' in heads at the punk rock show, yeah
Bob's the kinda guy who knows just what
Bob's the kinda guy who knows just what to do
When the doctor tells him to
"Quit your drinkin', now's the time."
Will he ever walk the line
To all my friends, I feel just great
But will he ever walk the line
Kickin' ass and bustin' heads
Red suspenders
Once a day he shaves his head
But will he ever walk the line?
Will he ever walk the line?
Will he ever walk the line?
Will he ever walk the line?
Oh will he ever walk the line?
@muhammadhafizi3548
He spent 15 years getting loaded
15 years 'til his liver exploded
Now what's Bob gonna do
Now that he can't drink?
The doctor said, "What'cha been thinking about?"
Bob said, "That's the point
I wanna think about nothing
Now I gotta do something else"
Oi, oi, oi!
To pass the time
Had someone shave his head
He got a new identity
'62 holed air-cushioned boots
And a girl who rides a scooter
To take him out of town
They would get away, riding around
As the trucks drive by
You can hear the motherfuckers go-
A couple of lines, an extra thermos of joe
He'll be kicking in heads at the punk rock show
Bob's the kind of guy who knows just what
Bob's the kind of guy who knows just what to do
When the doctor tells him to
"Quit your drinking, now's the time"
Will he ever walk the line?
To all my friends, "I feel just great"
Will he ever walk the line?
Kicking ass and busting heads
Red suspenders
Once a day, he shaves his head
But will he ever walk the line?
Will he ever walk the line?
Will he ever walk the line?
Will he ever walk the line?
Will he ever walk the line?
Bob!
@cliffpalermo
24+ years later just a guy that knows just what to do.... Thanks NOFX
@rockrollkelantan4366
Last Jex from Nasi Ayam Power TM bring me here..
@duncan3998
30 years now
@krigLwork
clearly one of the best songs ever written.. just epic & always a pleasure to hear again and again..
@didma
one of my favorite song of all time,must heard it over thousand times over the years
@exetercitycubing408
Yep
@7ItalianStallion
Same so love for this band so much fun
@johnteague626
Yep. Same
@monkybo281
Keeps me on the level. There's a bit of Bob in all of us
@banillaphantom9877
I love the trumpet 🎺 and bass part 💗