God Save the Queen
Sex Pistols (Live) 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
No future
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
And England's dreaming
No future no future no future for you
No future no future no future for me
No future no future no future for you
No future no future for me
The lyrics to Sex Pistols’ “God Save The Queen” are a scathing critique of the British monarchy and society, delivered in the punk rock style that the band is known for. The song opens with the phrase “God save the Queen,” a plea that is often used to express reverence for the monarch, but here it takes on a sinister tone. The line “The fascist regime” sets the stage for a song that is critical of the status quo and the oppressive forces that maintain it.
The next verse is even more provocative, as it suggests that the British people have been reduced to mindless drones with the potential to destroy everything around them. The lyric “They made you a moron/A potential H-bomb” is a powerful indictment of the education system and the military-industrial complex, which are seen as indoctrinating young people into becoming obedient tools of the state.
The chorus repeats the phrase “God save the Queen” several times, but with a different inflection each time. The first time it is a statement of rebellion, the second time it is an expression of irony, and the third time it is a declaration of despair. The following lines “She ain’t no human being/There is no future/And England’s dreaming” continue the theme of disillusionment and disenchantment with the state of the nation. The song concludes with the ominous refrain “No future for you/No future for me,” a bleak statement that suggests that the prospects for the future are grim.
Overall, “God Save The Queen” is a powerful statement of discontent and dissent that voiced the frustration and anger of a generation of young people who felt alienated from mainstream society. The song is a classic example of the punk rock ethos, which sought to challenge the status quo and reject conventional forms of authority.
Line by Line Meaning
God save the Queen
A plea for saving the monarch.
The fascist regime,
The oppressive government which made people dumb and aggressive.
They made you a moron
The government made the people foolish and senseless.
A potential H-bomb
The people became explosive and dangerous due to the fascist regime.
She ain't no human being
The Queen is not considered a person by the people.
There is no future
The future seems bleak for the people.
And England's dreaming
People are living in a false reality or illusion given by England.
Don't be told what you want
Don't be manipulated by others to steer your desires.
Don't be told what you need
Don't be influenced by others as to what you need.
No future
There is no hope for a better future.
No future
There is no tomorrow.
No future for you
There is no future for the people.
God save the Queen
Repeated plea for the salvation of the monarch.
We mean it man
We are serious about our plea.
We love our Queen
Sincere expression of love for the monarch.
'Cause tourists are money
England profits from tourism.
And our figurehead
The Queen is just a symbol or representation.
Is not what she seems
The Queen is not the benevolent ruler that people think.
Oh God save history
A cry to preserve the truth about what happened in the past.
God save your mad parade
A plea to save the people from their own madness.
Oh Lord God have mercy
A prayer for mercy.
All crimes are paid
All wrongdoing will be punished.
When there's no future
The absence of hope for the future.
How can there be sin
If there is no future, what is the point in sinning?
We're the flowers
People who have lost hope and are disregarded.
In the dustbin
Discarded by society like garbage.
We're the poison
Our existence is deemed dangerous.
In your human machine
We are viewed as the cause of the problem afflicting society.
We're the future
People like us represent the future.
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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punk never dies. but the queen does.
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This song just got more hits in two hours than all years it’s been up combined
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