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 Queenās 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.
Satellite
Sex Pistols Lyrics
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Two ton(e) baby and ya got no brain
I bet you're only happy in suburbian dreams
But I'm only laughing cause you ain't in my scheme
Hey baby
I love you
I love you
I only ever listen when you're on the phone
From your safety where you sit at home
When I got nothin' better to do
Then there is always you
Cause you're good for my shoe
Hey baby
I love you
I love you
I love you
I'm in love
Yeah in love
Oh, can't you feel it?
No I don't like where you come from
It's just a satellite of London
And when you look me in the eye
Just remember that I wanna die
Hey baby
I love you
I love you
I love you
You're the name but you can't tell
Lookin' like you just came outta hell
How did ya figure that'd you'd any use?
All you're gonna get is my abuse
Hey baby
I love you
I love you
I love you
I love you
The lyrics to Sex Pistols' song "Satellite" are a critique of suburban life, specifically targeting individuals who lack individuality and purpose. The opening lines describe a suburban youth who is nameless and lacks intelligence, finding happiness only in their suburban dreams. The singer, in contrast, finds the situation laughable because the suburban youth is not a part of his own "scheme."
The chorus repeats the phrase "I love you," but it is unclear whether this is meant sardonically or as a genuine expression of affection. The following verse suggests that the singer only pays attention to the suburban youth when he is on the phone and has nothing better to do, and that the youth is good for his "shoe," which could either mean that he is using the youth as a stepping stone or that the youth is just good for killing time.
Later verses continue the critical tone, referring to the suburban youth as a "satellite of London" and accusing them of having no purpose or use beyond being abused by the singer. The final lines of the song, where the singer tells the youth that they are loved but also that all they will get is abuse, further underscores the ambiguous tone of the song.
Overall, "Satellite" can be interpreted as a commentary on the emptiness and lack of individualism in suburban life, as well as the ways in which people can use others for their own amusement or to pass the time.
Line by Line Meaning
Suburban kid, ya got no name
You're just another faceless person from the suburbs.
Two ton(e) baby and ya got no brain
You're overweight and stupid.
I bet you're only happy in suburbian dreams
You can only find happiness in your boring suburban life.
But I'm only laughing cause you ain't in my scheme
I'm laughing because you don't fit into my plans and I have no use for you.
Hey baby
Addressing the subject of the song
I love you
Affection is shown for the person being addressed, but it's sarcastic.
I only ever listen when you're on the phone
I only give you attention when I have nothing better to do.
From your safety where you sit at home
You're too scared to leave your house.
When I got nothin' better to do
When I'm bored or have no other options, I'll spend time with you.
Then there is always you
You're always available as a last resort.
Cause you're good for my shoe
You're just a convenient object to walk all over.
I'm in love
Sarcastic statement implying that this is not real love.
Yeah in love
Repeating the sarcastic statement.
Oh, can't you feel it?
Rhetorical question implying that the love is not genuine.
No I don't like where you come from
Disdain for the person's hometown.
It's just a satellite of London
Implying that the person's hometown is not important and is overshadowed by London.
And when you look me in the eye
The person is trying to connect, but the singer does not want that connection.
Just remember that I wanna die
Suggesting that the interaction is so unbearable that the singer would rather be dead than have to deal with it.
You're the name but you can't tell
You have a name but it's not important to me and I won't remember it.
Lookin' like you just came outta hell
Insulting the person's appearance.
How did ya figure that'd you'd any use?
Questioning the person's purpose or value to the singer.
All you're gonna get is my abuse
Implying that the person will always receive mistreatment from the singer.
Lyrics Ā© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROBERT HABOLIN, GAVIN JONES
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@alanstrom2221
This video has the architect of the SEX PISTOLS' music in it.
The great GLEN MATLOCK.
They showed their appreciation by kicking him out of the Band.
I think Rotten and Matlock clashed on a personal level.
Whereas, Rotten was very good mates with Vicious.
Vicious looked the part, he became the poster boy for Punk.
Luckily, I saw Glen play LIVE with The Pistols in October 1995 in Sydney.
In 2017, I saw Glen play at The Landsdowne Hotel in Sydney.
I stood a meter away from him, right in front of him.
The whole Band were bloody awesome, one of the most special gigs I've been to.
Glen said, the Drummer had just turned 18, it was OK, his mother knew he was out tonight.
Met him after the show, he was a TOP bloke.
We talked about the writing of "DID YOU NO WRONG" which is a personal favourite of mine.
He was great.
@ianparker3014
1 album, 4 singles, 2 years. 4/5 blokes that supposedly couldn't play or sing. Greatest band in the world, ever.
Quality over quantity.
@allon33
The Masters of Punk, Grand Masters.
@szarzyniecszczurzynski1902
And overall about 50 concerts or maybe a bit more...
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@samsara2521
Cookie could play wym
@skipduffee9453
Genuine and original goes so far!!!
@kevinblake839
One of THE great rock riffs of all time. A criminally underrated Pistols classic.
@punkisinthedetails1470
Kevin Blake Greatest Human Achievement since time began.
@luismarioguerrerosanchez4747
Steve Jones and Pete Shelley wrote my favourite guitar riffs of all time.
Don't care what the metalheads say.
@martinperotti5954
A///F#// D// brilliant riff Steve Jones is a true guitar genious