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.
No Fun
Sex Pistols Lyrics
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No fun, my babe no fun
No fun to hang around
Feeling that same old way
No fun to hang around
Freaked out for another day
No fun, my babe no fun
No fun to be alone
Walking by my self
No fun to be alone
In love with nobody else
Well, maybe go out,
Maybe stay home
Maybe call Mom on the telephone
Well, come on, well, come on
Well, come on, well, come on
Well, come on, well, come on
Well, come on, well, come on
No fun to be alone
No fun to be alone
Hang on, don't let me go
No fun to be alone
The lyrics to the Sex Pistols song "No Fun" reflect the feeling of boredom and discontentment that were common amongst the punk rock movement. The repeated phrases "No fun, my babe no fun" seemingly convey a sense of despair and frustration that was prevalent within the scene. The line "No fun to hang around, feeling that same old way" suggests an overbearing feeling of being trapped and unhappy with one's surroundings. The following line "Freaked out for another day" implies a sense of dread in regards to the mundane experiences of everyday life.
The lyrics continue with the expression that "No fun to be alone, walking by myself" which displays a sense of isolation and melancholy. The following line "In love with nobody else" could reflect a lack of connection with others or a frustration with the unattainable nature of love.
The final portion of the song includes lines such as "Well, maybe go out, maybe stay home, maybe call Mom on the telephone" which could suggest a feeling of aimlessness and lack of direction. The concluding repetition of "No fun to be alone, hang on don't let me go" emphasizes the need for connection and the fear of being alone.
Overall, the lyrics of "No Fun" by the Sex Pistols convey a sense of disenchantment with life and a longing for something more meaningful.
Line by Line Meaning
No fun, my babe no fun
My dear, life is no longer enjoyable
No fun to hang around
There is no joy in staying in one place for too long
Feeling that same old way
The feeling of boredom and monotony is creeping in
Freaked out for another day
The thought of facing the same mundane routine for another day is overwhelming
No fun to be alone
Being by oneself is not entertaining or exciting
Walking by myself
Wandering aimlessly without company is a dull experience
In love with nobody else
The desire for love and companionship is not being fulfilled
Maybe go out, maybe stay home
Whether to go out or not is an unexciting decision
Maybe call Mom on the telephone
Calling one's mother is not an exhilarating option
Hang on, don't let me go
A plea to hold on to a life that is currently not enjoyable
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: COOK
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@pattycifra
The incredible heartbreak and poignancy of the Sex Pistols’ final
performance always brings a tear to my eyes. Johnny Rotten threw all his feelings
- his anger, frustration, his whole heart and soul - into this emotionally powerful,
naked, raw, performance of "No Fun" at Winterland that night. It was
a "swan song" that perfectly summed up the end of the Sex Pistols.
His famous final comment, "ever get the feeling you've
been cheated?" sums up his disillusionment with being mistreated by the
Pistols self-proclaimed manager, Malcolm McLaren, the real "rotten"
one. As John delivered his final line, he smiled, showing his inherent good humor despite
the pain of knowing it was all falling apart around him (especially with Sid’s
self-destructive heroin habit). Rotten (Lydon) was (is) a genuine genius if there ever was
one, the true spirit of punk...love that man!
@jasontimperley9199
One of the greatest ‘end of life’ performances ever. The tone of Steve Jones’ guitar is incredible
@np1294
apparently he played a dimed Fender Twin Reverb, everything turned up to 10
@jasontimperley9199
@@np1294 great sound!
@silversnail1413
"You'll get one number and one number only 'cause I'm a lazy bastard. This is No Fun." John Lydon is a legend. Often imitated, never duplicated.
@Backup218
theyre all legends
@dasfasfsafsasda1194
Silver Snail14
@jefrey5578
I couldn't stand johnny personally but am glad he finally fixed his fucked up teeth.
@ThaiMQ
You're right.
@iggypopisgod9
nopaincobain72 below average talent, immeasurable charisma
@anthonylynch4737
That swing drumming by Paul Cook simply epic !