On September 10th 2001, The Disasters released their first, "Self Titled" album and have been on tour ever since spreading their message, the voice of "true" street punk and street rock 'n roll. This is a message for the people who are tired of the modern day cliche of punk rock that has been prepackaged and hand-delivered. This is a message for the people who long to hear true, honest punk rock, with deep and complex lyrics, from people who love it, listen to, and live it themselves!
A relentless tour schedule has kept The Disasters living on the road for the past five years. This hard work ethic has transferred itself into a solid fan base, further proving the bands honesty and integrity. They wouldn't have it any other way. The Disasters have a strong belief in the idea that "fans are something you earn through hard work and dedication, they are just as much a part of the music as we are, it's that mutual respect and common ground that makes the music so honest for both the fans and for the band itself."
Their new album, My Riot sees the band exploring even more styles than ever before, including reggae, acoustic and straight up rock 'n roll. "We've always tried to do something different, something the fans weren't necessarily expecting. That's how we've kept the band's sound so fresh over the years."
With the release of My Riot (In stores late summer 2006), Roger Miret & The Disasters are ready to hit the road and once again prove that there is still a place in the world for true, honest street punk rock ‘n roll!
Shot Stabbed and Fooled
Roger Miret and the Disasters Lyrics
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Lace up your boots, Let's hit the streets
You talk the talk--Oi!
C'mon and walk the walk!
Hey Johnny boy come fight your battles
C'mon and give it all to give
All for the pride--Oi!
Shot, stabbed, fooled, the hell with you!
I walked the line and you never ever follow through
Beaten and bruised, for you?
The hell with you!
You wanna riot hey there upstart?
You wanna burn them city streets
Stand up and fight--hey!
On the attack!
Don't look at me for a solution
I'm by your side, I'll stand with you
We're all for one--hey!
And one for all...yeah right?
Shot, stabbed, fooled, the hell with you!
I walked the line and you never ever follow through
Beaten and bruised, for you?
The hell with you!
I'm no fool!
Shot, stabbed, fooled!
Shot, stabbed, fooled!
Shot, stabbed, fooled!
Shot, stabbed, fooled!
Shot, stabbed, fooled.
The song "Shot Stabbed and Fooled" by Roger Miret and the Disasters is a classic anthem of punk rock rebellion. The lyrics speak of a desire for revolution and taking to the streets to fight for what you believe in. The song challenges listeners to step up and walk the walk, rather than just talking about change.
The lyrics also speak to the frustration of being let down by those who claim to be fighting for a cause. The lines "I walked the line and you never ever follow through / Beaten and bruised, for you? / The hell with you!" express a feeling of betrayal and disillusionment with supposed allies who don't follow through on their promises.
Overall, the song is a call to action for those who want to make a difference and a warning to those who make false promises and fail to deliver. It encourages listeners to stand up, fight back, and not be fooled by those who claim to be on their side.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you want a revolution
You claim to desire a radical change in society
Lace up your boots, Let's hit the streets
Prepare for action and rally together
You talk the talk--Oi!
You speak the slang of the punk subculture
C'mon and walk the walk!
Prove your commitment with action
Hey Johnny boy come fight your battles
Addressing a comrade to stand up for their cause
C'mon and give it all to give
Give your all to the fight
All for the pride--Oi!
All for the sake of pride in one's identity
And for the glory...same old stories
The same old tales of heroism and sacrifice
Shot, stabbed, fooled, the hell with you!
Disgust at being betrayed and left to suffer
I walked the line and you never ever follow through
I stayed committed to the cause while you gave up
Beaten and bruised, for you?
Suffering in the name of the cause, for what?
The hell with you!
Disdain and rejection towards those who abandoned the fight
You wanna riot hey there upstart?
Addressing an instigator of rebellion
You wanna burn them city streets
A desire for destructive protest
Stand up and fight--hey!
Take action and resist oppression
On the attack!
Using force to resist the enemy
Don't look at me for a solution
I don't have the answers, we must work together to find them
I'm by your side, I'll stand with you
I'm committed to the fight and won't abandon it
We're all for one--hey!
We're united in this struggle
And one for all...yeah right?
Doubtful of the reality of such unity
I'm no fool!
I'm not naive and won't be deceived
Shot, stabbed, fooled!
The repeated experience of betrayal and abandonment
Shot, stabbed, fooled!
The cycle of betrayal and suffering
Shot, stabbed, fooled!
A chant of disgust towards those who betrayed the cause
Shot, stabbed, fooled!
A cycle of suffering and disillusionment
Shot, stabbed, fooled.
A final statement of anger and frustration towards the betrayers
Contributed by Kayla I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.