No Future
SeX PisTOLs Lyrics
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The fascist regime,
They made you a moron
A potential H-bomb.
God save the Queen
She ain't no human being.
There is no future
Don't be told what you want
Don't be told what you need.
There's no future
There's no future
There's no future for you
God save the Queen
We mean it man
We love our queen
God saves
God save the Queen
''cause tourists are money
And our figurehead
Is not what she seems
Oh God save history
God save your mad parade
Oh Lord God have mercy
All crimes are paid.
When there's no future
How can there be sin
We're the flowers
In the dustbin
We're the poison
In your human machine
We're the future
You're future
God save the Queen
We mean it man
We love our queen
God saves
God save the Queen
We mean it man
There is no future
In England's dreaming
No future
No future for you
No future for me
The song "No Future" by Sex Pistols is a commentary on the state of England in the 1970s. The lyrics convey a sense of rebellion and a rejection of authority, with lines like "Don't be told what you want" and "Don't be told what you need." The first verse "God save the Queen, the fascist regime, they made you a moron, a potential H-bomb" is a direct criticism of the political establishment and their failure to provide a better future for the youth of England. The chorus "There is no future in England's dreaming" emphasizes the bleakness of the situation as seen by its creators.
The second verse of the song "God save history, God save your mad parade, Oh Lord God have mercy, all crimes are paid" suggests that history is being whitewashed and rewritten, and that the present is a parade of madness. The Sex Pistols were widely known for their anti-establishment and punk songs that often criticized the government, religion, and the society of the time. They were controversial figures in the British music scene, and their songs often had a rebellious and confrontational tone that reflected the feelings of the disenfranchised youth of the time.
Line by Line Meaning
God save the Queen
The plea for the divine intervention of a higher power to protect the Queen and her reign.
The fascist regime,
The dictatorial government that controls the country and its citizens through severe rules and policies.
They made you a moron
The government has manipulated the minds of its people and turned them into imbeciles devoid of independent thought.
A potential H-bomb.
The people, left unchecked and unguided, are susceptible to becoming a dangerous weapon of mass destruction.
She ain't no human being.
The Queen isn't a regular person and doesn't deserve the same treatment as other humans.
There is no future
The current state of affairs is unsustainable and will lead to inevitable decline and destruction.
In England's dreaming
England's ambitions and hopes for the future, based on a false perception of reality.
Don't be told what you want
Don't let anyone dictate your desires or needs.
Don't be told what you need.
Resist the temptation to blindly follow authority figures who claim to know what's best for you.
We mean it man
We are serious about our beliefs and convictions.
We love our queen
We respect and admire Queen Elizabeth II, but we don't believe in the idea of monarchy itself.
''cause tourists are money
The Queen is just a symbol meant to attract tourists and generate income for the country.
And our figurehead
The Queen is a mere figurehead with no real power or influence over the government.
Is not what she seems
The Queen's image and role in society are a facade designed to maintain the loyalty and support of her subjects.
Oh God save history
Preserve the true historical record and prevent it from being distorted or manipulated by those in power.
God save your mad parade
Protect the people from the insanity and irrationality of their rulers.
Oh Lord God have mercy
An appeal to God for compassion and forgiveness.
All crimes are paid.
The perpetrators of injustices and oppression will eventually face the consequences of their actions.
When there's no future
In a society without hope or prospects for a better future,
How can there be sin
the very notion of morality is meaningless and irrelevant.
We're the flowers
We represent the blossoming of new ideas and perspectives.
In the dustbin
Society has discarded and rejected us.
We're the poison
Our unconventional beliefs and lifestyles are seen as a threat to the established order.
In your human machine
We are a malfunction in the machine-like infrastructure of society.
We're the future
We represent the possibility of a new and better future.
No future for you
There is no hope or opportunity for people like you in this society.
No future for me
The same applies to me as well.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: GLEN MATLOCK, JOHN LYDON, PAUL THOMAS COOK, STEPHEN PHILIP JONES
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