Rancid has had two lineup changes since its inception, with Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman being continuous members. Their current lineup consists of Armstrong on guitar and vocals, Freeman on bass and vocals, Lars Frederiksen on guitar and vocals, and Branden Steineckert on drums. The band was formed by Armstrong, Freeman, and former drummer Brett Reed, who left the band in 2006 and was replaced by Steineckert. This lineup recorded their first album, with Frederiksen joining the band on their subsequent tour.
To date, Rancid has released ten studio albums, one split album, one compilation, two extended plays, and a series of live online-only albums, and has been featured on a number of compilation albums. The band has sold over four million records worldwide, making it one of the most successful punk rock groups of all time. The band rose to fame in 1994 with its second studio album, Let's Go, featuring the single "Salvation". In the following year, Rancid released its highly successful album ...And Out Come the Wolves, which produced its best-known songs "Roots Radicals", "Ruby Soho", and "Time Bomb", and was certified gold and platinum by the RIAA, selling over one million copies in the United States alone. Its next six albums – Life Won't Wait (1998), Rancid (2000), Indestructible (2003), Let the Dominoes Fall (2009), ...Honor Is All We Know (2014) and Trouble Maker (2017) – were also critically acclaimed, though not as commercially successful as ...And Out Come the Wolves. The band released their tenth album, Tomorrow Never Comes, in June 2023.
Studio albums
Rancid (1993)
Let's Go (1994)
...And Out Come the Wolves (1995)
Life Won't Wait (1998)
Rancid (also known as "Rancid 2000" or "Rancid 5") (2000)
Indestructible (2003)
Let the Dominoes Fall (2009)
...Honor Is All We Know (2014)
Trouble Maker (2017)
Tomorrow Never Comes (2023)
Sheena Is a Punk Rocker
Rancid Lyrics
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They're ready to go now they got their surfboards
And they're going to the discotheque au go go
But she just couldn't stay she had to break away
Well New York City really has is all oh yeah, oh yeah
Sheena is a punk rocker Sheena is a punk rocker Sheena is a punk rocker now
Sheena is a punk rocker Sheena is a punk rocker Sheena is a punk rocker now
Punk punk a punk rocker punk punk a punk rocker punk punk a punk rocker
Well the kids are all hopped up and ready to go
They're ready to go now they got their surfboards
And they're going to the discotheque au go go
But she just couldn't stay she had to break away
Well New York City really has is all oh yeah, oh yeah
Sheena is a punk rocker Sheena is a punk rocker Sheena is a punk rocker now
Sheena is a punk rocker Sheena is a punk rocker Sheena is a punk rocker now
Well she's a punk punk, a punk rocker
Punk punk a punk rocker punk punk a punk rocker punk punk a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker Sheena is a punk rocker Sheena is a punk rocker now
Sheena is a punk rocker Sheena is a punk rocker Sheena is a punk rocker now
Sheena is a punk rocker Sheena is a punk rocker Sheena is a punk rocker now.
The song "Sheena Is a Punk Rocker" by Rancid is actually a cover of a song originally performed by The Ramones. The lyrics describe teenagers in New York City who are excited to go out to the discotheque and ride their surfboards, but one girl named Sheena stands out from the rest. She is described as a "punk rocker" who breaks away from the others and goes her own way.
The song appears to celebrate the punk subculture, which was a significant part of popular culture in the 1970s and 1980s. The Ramones themselves were a pioneering punk rock band, and many of their songs explored themes of teenage rebellion and dissatisfaction with mainstream society. Sheena is portrayed as a counter-culture figure who rejects conformity and embraces her identity as a punk rocker.
The repetition of the lyrics "Sheena is a punk rocker" reinforces the idea that punk rock is not just a style of music, but an entire way of life. The song encourages listeners to embrace their individuality and reject the expectations of society. Overall, "Sheena Is a Punk Rocker" is a high-spirited tribute to a subculture that has had a lasting influence on music and fashion.
Line by Line Meaning
Well the kids are all hopped up and ready to go
The young people are full of energy and eager to start the next adventure.
They're ready to go now they got their surfboards
With their surfboards in hand, these kids are ready for action and fun.
And they're going to the discotheque au go go
They are headed to the trendy and upbeat discotheque known as au go go.
But she just couldn't stay she had to break away
One girl, Sheena, feels the need to leave and break free from this scene.
Well New York City really has is all oh yeah, oh yeah
New York City offers endless possibilities for adventure and excitement.
Sheena is a punk rocker Sheena is a punk rocker Sheena is a punk rocker now
Sheena identifies as a punk rocker and is proud to claim this title.
Well she's a punk punk, a punk rocker
Sheena is a true punk, embodying the spirit and style of punk rock culture.
Punk punk a punk rocker punk punk a punk rocker punk punk a punk rocker
This repetition emphasizes her punk identity and solidifies her place in the culture.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Douglas Colvin, Jeff Hyman, John Cummings, Thomas Erdelyi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Richard Johnson
This is a great cover. Rancid did a great job really making the song their own. It very much sounds like an original Rancid song.
Aydensgames
THis isn't ska punk dude. This is just balls to the wall pure PUNK ROCK. And it s AWESOME.
Miguel Orozco
ska punk still punk
The Blue Lightning
First song I ever heard from Rancid. Instant favorite.
Olman Gallo
Best cover or rendition of this here song. Straight and to the point, which is that sheena is a punk rocker. Fuck yeah!
danzigvi
Tim, Lars, always loved your band. Good job.
Felipe Durán
What a fucking bad ass cover!, awesome.
Ecléctico Iconoclasta
It takes away the cool early 60s vibe of the original but still i like it
MetalAndFuckingPunk
fucking aweasome!
Rebeca Aguiar
AMAZING