It's Alright
Roger Miret The Disasters Lyrics
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I wanna running riot
I'm feeling loud and proud
Ready for a fight - LET'S GO!
Street punk from Brooklyn buys himself a box of matches
Straps the 'ol chain, dirty trousers, ripped t-shirt and leather jacket
Billy's on his way, say's he's gonna burn the state
Gonna burn 'em down - it's alright - burn baby burn
An outcast from Queens with an 8 ball in a sock
Gonna fight in boot n'braces, cuffed jeans and a fresh #2 crop
Jimmy's on a rage, someone's gonna have to pay
Gonna set em straight - it's alright - go Jimmy go!
Someone's going down tonight - they're going down!
Gonna get their heads kicked in
Gonna burn em down - gonna burn em down
Gonna shake the government
Can you feel the rush?
Can you hear us shout - let's go!
Gonna show them politicians what we're all about
I wanna kick some heads in - well it's alright!
I wanna running riot - well it's alright!
I'm feeling loud and proud - well it's alright!
I'm ready for a fight - well it's alright!
The lyrics to Roger Miret & The Disasters' song "It's Alright" depict the rebellious and anarchic attitude of young punks in New York City during the 1970s and 80s. The song is an anthem that glorifies violence and destruction as a way of expressing anger towards the government and mainstream society. The first stanza describes a young man from Brooklyn who is ready to start a fire and burn down the state. He is dressed in typical punk attire and is fueled by a desire for chaos and rebellion.
The second stanza describes an outcast from Queens who is also ready for a fight. He is dressed in a similar fashion and is carrying a weapon, an 8 ball in a sock. He too is angry and looking for someone to target. The chorus reiterates their intentions to cause destruction and mayhem, and they revel in the idea of showing the government and politicians what they are capable of.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna kick some heads in
A desire for violent action against others
I wanna running riot
A desire for uncontrolled and destructive behavior
I'm feeling loud and proud
A sense of confidence and pride in oneself
Ready for a fight - LET'S GO!
Prepared and eager to engage in physical confrontation
Street punk from Brooklyn buys himself a box of matches
Describing the actions of a specific character (street punk from Brooklyn) who is preparing for violent and destructive behavior
Straps the 'ol chain, dirty trousers, ripped t-shirt and leather jacket
Detailing the specific clothing and accessories the character chooses to wear to give off a certain image
Billy's on his way, say's he's gonna burn the state
Introducing another character (Billy) who shares the same desire for violent and destructive behavior
Gonna burn 'em down - it's alright - burn baby burn
Encouraging and justifying violent and destructive behavior
An outcast from Queens with an 8 ball in a sock
Introducing yet another character (an outcast from Queens) and providing detail about their possession of a weapon
Gonna fight in boot n'braces, cuffed jeans and a fresh #2 crop
Further detailing the character's clothing choices to give a specific image
Jimmy's on a rage, someone's gonna have to pay
Introducing another character (Jimmy) who shares the same desire for violent and destructive behavior
Gonna set em straight - it's alright - go Jimmy go!
Encouraging and justifying Jimmy's violent and destructive behavior
Someone's going down tonight - they're going down!
A specific and imminent threat of violence
Gonna get their heads kicked in
A specific description of the violent act being planned
Gonna burn em down - gonna burn em down
Reiteration and emphasis of the desire for destructive behavior
Gonna shake the government
A desire to cause disruption and chaos on a larger scale
Can you feel the rush?
A question posed to the listener, encouraging them to feel the excitement and adrenaline of violent behavior
Can you hear us shout - let's go!
Encouragement for the listener to join in and participate in the violent and destructive behavior
Gonna show them politicians what we're all about
A specific intent to target and attack those in positions of power
I wanna kick some heads in - well it's alright!
Reiteration and emphasis of the initial desire for violent action
I wanna running riot - well it's alright!
Reiteration and emphasis of the desire for uncontrolled and destructive behavior
I'm feeling loud and proud - well it's alright!
Reiteration and emphasis of the sense of confidence and pride in oneself
I'm ready for a fight - well it's alright!
Reiteration and emphasis of the readiness to engage in physical confrontation
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