Blitzkreig Bop
Ramones Lyrics


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Hey ho, let's go
Hey ho, let's go
Hey ho, let's go
Hey ho, let's go

They're formin' in a straight line
They're goin' through a tight wind
The kids are losin' their minds
Blitzkrieg Bop

They're pilin' in the back seat
They generate steam heat
Pulsatin' to the back beat
The Blitzkrieg Bop

Hey ho, let's go
Shoot 'em in the back now
What they want, I don't know
They're all revved up and ready to go

They're formin' in a straight line
They're goin' through a tight wind
The kids are losin' their minds
The Blitzkrieg Bop

They're pilin' in the back seat
They generate steam heat
Pulsatin' to the back beat
The Blitzkrieg Bop

Hey ho, let's go
Shoot 'em in the back now
What they want, I don't know
They're all revved up and ready to go

They're formin' in straight line
They're goin' through a tight wind
The kids are losin' their minds
The Blitzkrieg Bop

They're pilin' in the back seat
They generate steam heat
Pulsatin' to the back beat
The Blitzkrieg Bop

Hey ho, let's go
Hey ho, let's go




Hey ho, let's go
Hey ho, let's go

Overall Meaning

"Blitzkrieg Bop" by Ramones is an iconic punk rock song that has become synonymous with the genre. The upbeat and repetitive chanting of "Hey ho, let's go" sets the tone for the energetic and frenzied lyrics. The song describes a group of kids who are losing their minds and revved up, ready to go through anything with steam heat and backbeats.


The title "Blitzkrieg Bop" is a reference to the German tactical warfare technique "Blitzkrieg", which means "lightning war." The song's lyrics evoke the idea of a group of soldiers about to go into battle, but in this case, the soldiers are a group of rebellious youth ready to take on the world.


The song has an infectious energy that speaks to the rebellious spirit of punk rock culture. The lyrics are simple but effective in their message of youth rebellion and the anthem-like nature of the chorus invites the listener to join in with the chant.


The song has been covered by numerous artists including Green Day, Foo Fighters, and Metallica, and has been used in various films, TV shows, and commercials.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey ho, let's go
Come on, let's get moving and start doing something exciting


They're formin' in a straight line
A group of people are lining up in a straight formation


They're goin' through a tight wind
They are pushing through a difficult challenge


The kids are losin' their minds
The young people are letting loose, enjoying themselves to the fullest


Blitzkrieg Bop
This is a fast-paced, energetic performance that matches the excitement of war's suddenness


They're pilin' in the back seat
A bunch of people are squeezing into the back of a vehicle


They generate steam heat
The energy of their movement and passion is heating up the atmosphere around them


Pulsatin' to the back beat
They are swaying to the rhythm of the music


Shoot 'em in the back now
Follow up with an unexpected, aggressive attack


What they want, I don't know
I am not sure what the opposition is after


They're all revved up and ready to go
They are super hyped and ready to take action




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on I Wanna Be Sedated (Live)

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