Maxwell Murder
Rancid (USA) Lyrics
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He just wants you to visit him there
Same old game that he's playin'
His rules are never fair
Nobody want to look back everybody want to get high tonight
Before they run outta time where's the felon the chargeable
Felon the name of the crook who committed the crime
Dial nine nine nine if you really want the truth
Dial nine nine nine if you can't see it through
He ain't jack the ripper he's your ordinary crook
Calling Maxwell murder for you
Maxwell got a hand in his plan
He knows who you are in this plan
Chop the rock before you bought it
Sick Maxwell knows you got it
In "Maxwell Murder", Rancid tells the story of a criminal named Maxwell who lures people into his world of deceit and betrayal. The opening line, "Maxwell can't tell he's in hell", suggests that Maxwell is either oblivious or indifferent to the consequences of his actions, and that the people he preys on are effectively doomed once they become entangled in his schemes. The line "Nobody want to look back, everybody want to get high tonight" evokes the sense of desperation that drives Maxwell's victims to seek escape through drugs and other means. The chorus, "Dial nine nine nine if you really want the truth, dial nine nine nine if you can't see it through", provides a glimmer of hope that someone might be able to stop Maxwell, but ultimately it seems unlikely that justice will prevail.
The lyrics are complemented by Rancid's signature punk rock sound, with aggressive guitar riffs and propulsive drumming that mirror the urgency and intensity of the narrative. Ultimately, "Maxwell Murder" is a cautionary tale that warns of the dangers of trusting the wrong people and the difficulty of escaping cycles of violence and addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
Maxwell can't tell he's in hell
Maxwell is oblivious to the fact that he's in a bad situation
He just wants you to visit him there
Maxwell wants others to experience his misery
Same old game that he's playin'
Maxwell repeats the same pattern of behavior
His rules are never fair
Maxwell creates rules that are unjust
Nobody want to look back everybody want to get high tonight
People don't want to reflect on the past and instead want to indulge in the moment
Before they run outta time where's the felon the chargeable
People want to know who is responsible before it's too late
Felon the name of the crook who committed the crime
The person who committed the crime is known as the felon
Dial nine nine nine if you really want the truth
If you want the truth, call 999
Dial nine nine nine if you can't see it through
If you're unable to see things clearly, call 999
He ain't jack the ripper he's your ordinary crook
Maxwell is not a notorious criminal; he is just your average thief
Calling Maxwell murder for you
Referring to Maxwell as a killer or a threat to others
Maxwell got a hand in his plan
Maxwell has purposefully orchestrated his actions
He knows who you are in this plan
Maxwell is aware of your involvement in his scheme
Chop the rock before you bought it
Be cautious before making a purchase to avoid getting ripped off
Sick Maxwell knows you got it
Maxwell knows that you have what he wants
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LARS FREDERIKSEN, ROGER M. FREEMAN, TIMOTHY ARMSTRONG
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@metaldesire4
RIP Dave Mirra, if it wasn't for that game I wouldn't have known a thing about this band or about him. Awesome song, awesome game, rest in peace Dave.
@bcp5296d
same
@MartinBluck
Same here
@ryanmason74
Dave Mirra's Freestyle BMX literally got me into punk music. That soundtrack was amazing.
@ClassicalPan
I forgot that that's where I first heard this song and I forgot about Dave Mirra's death. Now I'm sad. But also happy to be reminded of some of the best and formative moments of my teenage years. I'm 36 years old and play classical guitar now, but I wouldn't be here if it hadn't been for my teenage punk rock youth.
@kylepatton3055
Bruh
@brandonwalker2713
Most bad ass bass solo ever
@spreadz-xt4ef
Hello Meow - Squarepusher, pretty bad ass bass solo you may enjoy
@xmisteralex
Are you Brandon Segura? haha!
@joehawkins77
SICK BADASS SOLO!
Matt freeman is a fuckin god!