-06- Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue
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Now I want to sniff some glue
Now I want to have somethin' to do
All the kids want to sniff some glue
All the kids want somethin' to do

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Now I want to sniff some glue
Now I want to have somethin' to do
All the kids want to sniff some glue
All the kids want somethin' to do
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Now I want to sniff some glue
Now I want to have somethin' to do
All the kids want to sniff some glue
All the kids want somethin' to do
Now I want to sniff some glue
Now I want to have somethin' to do




All the kids want to sniff some glue
All the kids want somethin' to do

Overall Meaning

The Ramones' song "Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue" is a song that has been interpreted in various ways. However, it is generally understood as a song about boredom and a cry for excitement. The lyrics reflect the desire to escape a mundane life and engage in something out of the ordinary, albeit dangerous. The act of sniffing glue is symbolic of this, as it is seen as taboo and reckless. The repetition of the phrase "now I want to" emphasizes the urgency of the feeling.


The choice of the term "all the kids" in the chorus also suggests a sense of camaraderie and a shared desire for adventure among young people. It is notable that the song was written in 1976, during a time when punk rock was gaining popularity and rebelling against the status quo of mainstream society. The Ramones themselves were instrumental in shaping the punk rock movement in the United States.


Interestingly, the song has also been interpreted as a comment on drug addiction and the nihilistic tendencies of punk rock culture. However, the members of The Ramones have stated that the song was not intended to promote substance abuse.


Overall, "Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue" is a song that captures the restless energy and rebellious spirit of punk rock, as well as the desire to break away from conformity and experience something new.


Line by Line Meaning

Now I want to sniff some glue
I am feeling bored and want to engage in a dangerous and harmful activity of sniffing glue to give me a temporary thrill.


Now I want to have somethin' to do
I am feeling restless and want to find something to occupy my time or else I might engage in destructive behavior.


All the kids want to sniff some glue
I am not alone in my desire to sniff glue, as many of my peers are also seeking a way to escape boredom and feel something intense.


All the kids want somethin' to do
My generation is lacking a sense of purpose or direction, and many of us are resorting to dangerous or unhealthy behaviors to cope with this lack of fulfillment.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Douglas Colvin, Jeff Hyman, John Cummings, Thomas Erdelyi

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Joshua Stephens

Legends! Rest in Peace guys

Lee Davis

In case anyone forgot, this is a live album on par with "No Sleep Til Hammersmith" (Motorhead) or "Livevil" (Sabbath). Imagine, a double album with only 20 minutes covering 4 sides of kick-ass, take no prisoner, no filler, stomp yer face into the pavement aural whuppin'. Amazing....wish I still had my copy (played bass then).

Joey Ramone🥵🔥

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beelzabubba

Incredible performance.... just like when I saw them live at the Living Room in Providence "behind the bubble"...

Antonio S

The Greatest song by The Greatest Band

Doctor Skull

Love the riffs at 0:28

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B T

Makes me wanna look for the Elmer's! Another Ramones masterpiece!

Julie Swahn

So fucking charismatic--each member of the band! I remember getting this double album signed at a record store by AC/DC (with Bonn Scott).. It was like the 3rd member who signed it who said, "Hey, this isn't our album!" lol I said I had their albums at home but was just buying the Ramones one.. they were cool about it. I agree with the guy who said on another post that he wanted a time machine.. me, too! Just for this band if nothing else!

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