Lock Step & Gone
Rancid (USA) Lyrics
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But it's comin' real soon (I lock step I'm gone)
I said the feeling isn't fear (there's something wrong)
It's just telling you to move (I lock step I'm gone)
There's a fire on the corner and it's never gonna stop
Killer in the neighborhood never got caught
I lock up my door step out and I'm gone
All the docks are quiet (there's somethin' wrong)
And there's no ships comin' in (I lock step I'm gone)
Where there once was a riot (there's somethin' wrong)
There's a whole lot of nothin' (lock step I'm gone)
The stop signs broken and the meters goin' down
Wild dogs are runnin' themselves into the ground
Everything was clear for that moment in time
If I don't come back well throw me a line
Well the docks are quiet (there's somethin' wrong)
And there's no ships comin' in (I lock step I'm gone)
Where there once was a riot (there's somethin' wrong)
There's a whole lot of nothin'...
Rancid's "Lock Step & Gone" is a song about an impending sense of doom and a desire to escape before it's too late. The lyrics suggest that something is not right and that the end is near, but it's not fear that's driving the singer to leave. Rather, it's a feeling that tells them to move and get out of harm's way.
The song's opening lines set the tone for the rest of the track: "The ending isn't here, but it's coming real soon." This suggests that whatever is going to happen is inevitable and there's no stopping it. The repetition of "I lock step I'm gone" reinforces the sense of urgency and the need to act quickly. The singer then describes a scene of chaos and danger, with a fire on the corner and a killer on the loose. They lock up their door and step out, waiting for the buses that never come.
The second verse continues the sense of emptiness and devastation, with quiet docks and no ships coming in. The singer contrasts this with a time when there was a riot, suggesting that the calm is not a good sign. The broken stop sign and the wild dogs add to the feeling of anarchy and helplessness. The final lines, "If I don't come back well throw me a line", offer a glimmer of hope but also suggest that the outcome is uncertain.
Overall, "Lock Step & Gone" is a powerful song about the human desire for survival in the face of inevitable destruction. It captures the sense of unease and the need to leave before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
The ending isn't here (there's somethin' wrong)
Although it may seem like things are all good, there is a sense that something is off.
But it's comin' real soon (I lock step I'm gone)
Whatever is wrong is about to reveal itself very soon and I need to act fast.
I said the feeling isn't fear (there's something wrong)
I'm not scared, but I know I need to pay attention to the warning signs.
It's just telling you to move (I lock step I'm gone)
I need to take action and get out before it's too late.
There's a fire on the corner and it's never gonna stop
There is chaos and destruction happening in the world and it doesn't seem like it will end anytime soon.
Killer in the neighborhood never got caught
Even worse, there are dangerous people roaming around unchecked and it is up to me to protect myself.
I lock up my door step out and I'm gone
I am taking measures to protect myself, like locking my doors, but ultimately I know I need to leave to truly be safe.
Waitin' for the buses but the buses won't come
I am trying to get out, but it seems like there are obstacles preventing me from leaving.
All the docks are quiet (there's somethin' wrong)
Something feels off about the silence and lack of activity in the area.
And there's no ships comin' in (I lock step I'm gone)
The lack of ships is a sign that I need to leave before it is too late and I don't have the chance.
Where there once was a riot (there's somethin' wrong)
Even the previous unrest in the area has calmed down, which only adds to the eeriness of the situation.
There's a whole lot of nothin' (lock step I'm gone)
There is a lingering feeling that something is very wrong, and I need to follow my instincts and leave immediately.
The stop signs broken and the meters goin' down
Even basic signs of order and safety are broken or failing, which is a clear sign that the situation is getting worse.
Wild dogs are runnin' themselves into the ground
Even animals are abandoning their normal behavior in the face of danger and chaos.
Everything was clear for that moment in time
There was a brief moment where everything seemed fine, but this only adds to the confusion and fear about what is happening now.
If I don't come back well throw me a line
I am aware of the danger and uncertainty of the situation, and this is a final plea for someone to rescue me if things go wrong and I am unable to return.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LARS FREDERIKSEN, ROGER M. FREEMAN, TIMOTHY ARMSTRONG
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@agirlhasnoname8488
The ending isn't here (there's somethin' wrong)
But it's comin' real soon (I lock step I'm gone)
I said the feeling isn't fear (there's something wrong)
It's just telling you to move (I lock step I'm gone)
There's a fire on the corner and it's never gonna stop
Killer in the neighborhood never got caught
I lock up my door step out and I'm gone
Waitin' for the buses but the buses won't come
All the docks are quiet (there's somethin' wrong)
And there's no ships comin' in (I lock step I'm gone)
Where there once was a riot (there's somethin' wrong)
There's a whole lot of nothin' (lock step I'm gone)
The stop signs broken and the meters goin' down
Wild dogs are runnin' themselves into the ground
Everything was clear for that moment in time
If I don't come back well throw me a line
Oh, the end isn't here but it's coming real soon, yeah
The feeling isn't fear it's just telling you to move, go
Huh
Stop
Go
The stop signs broken and the meters goin' down
Wild dogs are runnin' themselves into the ground
Everything was clear for that moment in time
If I don't come back well throw me a line
Oh the docks are quiet (there's somethin' wrong)
And there's no ships comin' in (I lock step I'm gone)
Where there once was a riot (there's somethin' wrong)
There's a whole lot of nothin' (I lock, step, I'm gone)
There's a whole lot of nothing (there's something wrong)
There's a whole lot of nothing (I lock, step, I'm gone)
There's a whole lot of nothing (there's something wrong)
There's a whole lot of nothing (I lock, step, I'm gone)
@zim154
Lock, Step & Gone
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Lirik
The ending isn't here (there's somethin' wrong)
But it's comin' real soon (I lock, step, I'm gone)
I said the feeling isn't fear (there's something wrong)
It's just telling you to move (I lock, step, I'm gone)
There's a fire on the corner and it's never gonna stop
Killer in the neighborhood never got caught
I lock up my door step out and I'm gone
Waitin' for the buses but the buses won't come
All the docks are quiet (there's somethin' wrong)
And there's no ships comin' in (I lock, step, I'm gone)
Where there once was a riot (there's somethin' wrong)
There's a whole lot of nothin' (I lock, step, I'm gone)
The stop signs broken and the meters goin' down
Wild dogs are runnin' themselves into the ground
Everything was clear for that moment in time
If I don't come back well throw me a line
Oh, the end isn't here
But it's coming real soon, yeah
The feeling isn't fear
It's just telling you to move, go
Huh
Stop
Go
The stop signs broken and the meters goin' down
Wild dogs are runnin' themselves into the ground
Everything was clear for that moment in time
If I don't come back well throw me a line
Well the docks are quiet (there's somethin' wrong)
And there's no ships comin' in (I lock, step, I'm gone)
Where there once was a riot (there's somethin' wrong)
There's a whole lot of nothing (I lock, step, I'm gone)
There's a whole lot of nothing (there's somethin' wrong)
There's a whole lot of nothing (I lock, step, I'm gone)
There's a whole lot of nothing (there's somethin' wrong)
There's a whole lot of nothing (I lock, step, I'm gone)
@stephmichelle5376
Still one of the best punk bands ever 🖤
@agirlhasnoname8488
The ending isn't here (there's somethin' wrong)
But it's comin' real soon (I lock step I'm gone)
I said the feeling isn't fear (there's something wrong)
It's just telling you to move (I lock step I'm gone)
There's a fire on the corner and it's never gonna stop
Killer in the neighborhood never got caught
I lock up my door step out and I'm gone
Waitin' for the buses but the buses won't come
All the docks are quiet (there's somethin' wrong)
And there's no ships comin' in (I lock step I'm gone)
Where there once was a riot (there's somethin' wrong)
There's a whole lot of nothin' (lock step I'm gone)
The stop signs broken and the meters goin' down
Wild dogs are runnin' themselves into the ground
Everything was clear for that moment in time
If I don't come back well throw me a line
Oh, the end isn't here but it's coming real soon, yeah
The feeling isn't fear it's just telling you to move, go
Huh
Stop
Go
The stop signs broken and the meters goin' down
Wild dogs are runnin' themselves into the ground
Everything was clear for that moment in time
If I don't come back well throw me a line
Oh the docks are quiet (there's somethin' wrong)
And there's no ships comin' in (I lock step I'm gone)
Where there once was a riot (there's somethin' wrong)
There's a whole lot of nothin' (I lock, step, I'm gone)
There's a whole lot of nothing (there's something wrong)
There's a whole lot of nothing (I lock, step, I'm gone)
There's a whole lot of nothing (there's something wrong)
There's a whole lot of nothing (I lock, step, I'm gone)
@draytonsawyer7110
ha ..i was actually listening to this as i read the comment 😎
@xonnox3063
Thank you Rancid!!!! best album this is
@malinve
one of the best punk rock albums this certainly is
@cyberpunk7764
Una de mis grandes influencias positivas y potentes para la vida. Aguante Rancid memorables años 90s!
@nattyboyo2404
The only 90's punk band that genuinely stands up alongside the originals in my opinion.
@wesleymiddleton1401
Agreed.
@AlexPolizosbadreligion
Not Bad Religion??? I think you are wrong...
@ariskelidis5010
@@AlexPolizosbadreligion bad religion are 80s band.