It's Not My Place
Ramones Lyrics


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My mom and dad are always fighting and it's
Getting very un-exciting to get a good job
You need the proper schooling now who the
Hell do ya think you're fooling

But it's not my place oh-no no it's not my
Place no no no it's my-not my-not my place
In the nine to five world and it's not my place
In the nine to five world

And it's not my place with nine to five girl
It's not my place in the nine to five world

Hangin' out with Lester Bangs you all and
Phil Spector really has it all Uncle Floyd
Shows on the T.V. Jack Nicholson, Clint Eastwood, 10cc

But it's not my place
But it's not my place
Don't want to be a working stiff lose my identify
Cause when it comes to working nine to five there
Ain't no place for me ain't my reality, to me

Vin Scelsa's on the radio Ramones are hangin'
Out in Kokomo Roger Corman's on a talk show
With Allan Arkush and Stephen King you know





But it's not my place But It's not my place

Overall Meaning

The Ramones's song, "It's Not My Place," is about the struggles of conformity to societal expectations of establishing a successful career to maintain a stable livelihood. The lyrics paint a picture of a dissatisfied narrator who has observed the routine of their parents' unhappy marriage and the unfulfilling consequences of working an average nine to five job. The lyrics "My mom and dad are always fighting, and it's getting very unexciting," suggest that the singer comes from an unhappy home, which has shaped their views on life. Additionally, the lyrics question the relevance of proper schooling as a means of gaining employment, "To get a good job, you need the proper schooling now who the hell do ya think you're fooling."


The chorus serves as a statement of nonconformity; the singer makes it clear that they do not fit nor desire to fit into the nine to five world of corporate careerism. The lyrics assert, "But it's not my place, oh no no, it's not my place, not my-not my-not my place in the nine to five world." The repetition in these lines emphasizes the singer's declaration and the realization that the pressures of societal norms do not align with their desires.


In the bridge and final verse, the lyrics refer to influential figures in culture and creativity. The writer mentions Uncle Floyd's TV shows and people from the entertainment industry such as Jack Nicholson, Clint Eastwood, Phil Spector, Lester Bangs, Allan Arkush, and Stephen King. These references further emphasize the singer's rejection of conformity since they associate themselves with people who share the same unconventional ideals. The song ends with a final "But it's not my place" chorus.


Line by Line Meaning

My mom and dad are always fighting and it's Getting very un-exciting to get a good job
The constant fighting between my parents is becoming very monotonous and uninteresting, especially since it's necessary to undergo proper schooling to get a job.


You need the proper schooling now who the Hell do ya think you're fooling
It's clear that one requires the necessary education to secure a good job, so why try anything else?


But it's not my place oh-no no it's not my Place no no no it's my-not my-not my place In the nine to five world and it's not my place In the nine to five world
The nine to five world of working hard to earn a living is simply not the environment I want to be in, and it's not a world where I belong either.


And it's not my place with nine to five girl It's not my place in the nine to five world
I don't have any interest in being with someone who's focused on working nine to five, nor do I belong in the world of conventional jobs.


Hangin' out with Lester Bangs you all and Phil Spector really has it all Uncle Floyd Shows on the T.V. Jack Nicholson, Clint Eastwood, 10cc
I'm more interested in spending time with brilliant people like Lester Bangs and Phil Spector. I watch Uncle Floyd's show and appreciate the talents of actors like Jack Nicholson and Clint Eastwood.


Don't want to be a working stiff lose my identify Cause when it comes to working nine to five there Ain't no place for me ain't my reality, to me
I don't want a job that will define me as just another working stiff, nor will I sacrifice my individuality for one. Working a nine to five job doesn't feel real to me, and it's not my reality.


Vin Scelsa's on the radio Ramones are hangin' Out in Kokomo Roger Corman's on a talk show With Allan Arkush and Stephen King you know
I prefer listening to the radio shows of Vin Scelsa and spending time with the Ramones in Kokomo. I watch talk shows featuring the likes of Roger Corman, Allan Arkush, and Stephen King.


But it's not my place But It's not my place
Once again, the working world isn't where I should be or belong. It's not my place, and it never will be.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DEE DEE RAMONE, DOUGLAS COLVIN, JEFFREY HYMAN, JOEY RAMONE, JOHN (RAMONE) CUMMINGS, JOHNNY RAMONE

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