The band is comprised of vocalist Johnny Rotten, guitarist Steve Jones, drummer Paul Cook, and bassist Glen Matlock. Matlock left the band in 1977 and was replaced by Sid Vicious, who remained until the band's initial 1978 breakup. Matlock rejoined the band for their 1996 reunion and has remained with them throughout most subsequent reunions, including the most recent, in 2008.
Sex Pistols were managed by the infamous Malcolm McLaren, after he saw Johnny Rotten sporting a Pink Floyd shirt with "I hate" scribbled on. Impressed by Johnny Rotten's attitude, McLaren brought Rotten to audition for frontman of The Strand, the band that would later become the Sex Pistols. The Sex Pistols have been described by the BBC as "the definitive English punk rock band" and are widely credited with initiating the punk movement in the United Kingdom and creating the first generation gap within rock and roll.
Sex Pistols emerged as a response to what was perceived to be the increasingly safe and bloated progressive rock and manufactured pop music of the mid-1970s. The band created various controversies during their brief career, which captivated England but often eclipsed their music. Their shows and tours repeatedly faced difficulties from authorities, and public appearances often ended in disaster and riot. Their 1977 single, God Save the Queen, released during the build up to the Queen’s Silver Jubilee, was widely regarded as an attack on the British monarchy and British Nationalism.
The group broke up in 1978 amid a turbulent tour of the United States, but reunited in 1996 for the "Filthy Lucre" tour, and have staged subsequent reunion tours in 2002 and 2003. On 24 February 2006, The Sex Pistols were officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame but refused to attend the induction, calling the museum a "piss stain".
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album, The Sex Pistols reunited for 7 live shows. They played 5 nights at the Brixton Academy in London between 8 November and 14 November, 1 night at the MEN Arena in Manchester, and 1 night at the SECC in Glasgow. The band last performed live in 2008 are are currently on hiatus as John Lydon tours with Public Image Ltd., which reunited in 2009.
Here We Go Again
Sex Pistols Lyrics
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And I think you're rather nice
Tell me what is your name
And will you come again
How far can you spit
Is your voice like grit
Might seem out of tune
Here we go here we go again
Here we go here we go again
Here we go here we go again
Here we go I just cannot pretend
Here we go we're off again
Here we go here we go again
Here we go I just cannot pretend
Here we go we're off again
Stop wasting my time
Get off of my line
What do you want to ask
The sun shines out my ass
Well I was never wrong
I wrote all the songs
The same old motor runs
I ain't no rolling stone
In Sex Pistols' song "Here We Go Again," the lead singer is addressing an unknown woman, expressing his interest in her and inquiring about her name and whether they will meet again. He then asks quirky questions about her abilities, such as how far she can spit and the sound of her voice, implying that he is looking for someone unique and perhaps unconventional. He then repeats the phrase "here we go again" numerous times, suggesting a sense of déjà vu as if he's been through this all before with other women. He also rejects the woman's attempts to engage him in conversation, urging her to stop wasting his time and get off his line. The song's bridge is a boastful declaration of the singer's songwriting abilities and a dismissal of comparisons to other musicians.
The song is reflective of the punk attitude during the late 1970s, characterized by a brash, anti-authoritarian ethos that rejected established norms, including in music where the punk genre was often defined by its loud sound, rebellious lyrics, and wild performances. "Here We Go Again" is an example of this period, with the raw, stripped-down production and the singer's sneering snarl, which embodied the punk movement. Overall, the song is an anthem to youthful passion and a rejection of societal expectations and restrictions.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I've seen you once or twice
I've seen you once or twice before
And I think you're rather nice
And I think you're quite pleasant
Tell me what is your name
Tell me what your name is
And will you come again
And will you be back
How far can you spit
How far can you expectorate saliva
Is your voice like grit
Is your voice harsh or rough
Might seem out of tune
It might sound like it's not in key
But you'll love one day soon
But someday you'll appreciate it
Here we go here we go again
We're starting anew
Here we go here we go again
We're doing it again
Here we go here we go again
We're starting again
Here we go I just cannot pretend
I can't fake it
Here we go we're off again
We're leaving again
Here we go here we go again
We're starting over
Here we go I just cannot pretend
I can't deceive myself
Here we go we're off again
We're leaving again
Stop wasting my time
Stop using up my time
Get off of my line
Stop calling me
What do you want to ask
What do you want to say
The sun shines out my ass
I'm great
Well I was never wrong
I've never been incorrect
I wrote all the songs
I wrote all of the tunes
The same old motor runs
I'm still going strong
I ain't no rolling stone
I'm not a transient person
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Written by: ROBERT WILLIAM DERBYSHIRE, WESTLEY JONES
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Peter Ramsay
Well I've seen you once or twice
And I think you're rather nice
Tell me what is your name
And will you come again
How far can you spit
Is your voice like grit
Might seem out of tune
But you'll love one day soon
Here we go here we go again
Here we go here we go again
Here we go here we go again
Here we go I just cannot pretend
Here we go we're off again
Here we go here we go again
Here we go I just cannot pretend
Here we go we're off again
Stop wasting my time
Get off of my line
What do you want to ask
The sun shines out my ass
Well I was never wrong
I wrote all the songs
The same old motor runs
I ain't no rolling stone
Brixtasulis
Well I've seen you once or twice
And I think you're rather nice
Tell me what is your name
And will you come again
How far can you spit
Is your voice like grit
Might seem out of tune
But you'll love one day soon
Here we go here we go again
Here we go here we go again
Here we go here we go again
Here we go I just cannot pretend
Here we go we're off again
Here we go here we go again
Here we go I just cannot pretend
Here we go we're off again
Stop wasting my time
Get off of my line
What do you want to ask
The sun shines out my ass
Well I was never wrong
I wrote all the songs
The same old motor runs
I ain't no rolling stone
Cee Rose
A friend of mine sent me this as a Birthday present cos he knows how much I love the Sex Pistols (especially Steve) After some of the replies I asked him about it... "Originally recorded at the same time as Silly Thing for the Great Rock n Roll Swindle, when they re-recorded Silly Thing with Steve on Vocals for the single release they also re-recorded this (Much better vocal take) Previously only available on vinyl on the Japanese Best of (1979) then on 7" as a pack of singles with Black leather (1980) The first version is the common one found on the CD "We have cum for your children".This version has been remastered from vinyl, Ps stick your headphones on!"
Ps here is the common version. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETcXCgS788M
Muirton66
I first heard this in 1980 it was on the same single as black leather which was part of the 'pistols six pack' which I purchased from Goldrush records in Perth. This seems to be a far better version unless my memory is failing in my old age.
David Sperlich
Thank you Cee!!!
Houl23
@Cee Rose Thanks !
Trash Bomb
@Cee Rose Thanks x
Cee Rose
@Houl23 Yes this is the re-done version around the time of Silly Thing with Steve on vocals, was first released in 1979 on the Japanese best of Album, later released on the Pistols singles pack. My friend Jim remixed this as to this day it's never been released on CD only Vinyl.
doom -
Paul Cook is such an underrated drummer. Steve will always be one of my guitar heroes. #carryonsexpistols
ste s
Steve Jones Pure guitar riff genius
Vortex63 crossfader
@The Sinister Minister Yes,Rebellion is just a terrible idea.
The Sinister Minister
@Vortex63 crossfader I have even more respect knowing he hasnt played at that cesspit for hasbeens hopfulls and hopless