Satellite
Sex Pistols (Live) 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 "Satellite" by the Sex Pistols are a scathing attack on suburban life and those who lead it. The singer ridicules the "suburban kid" with "no name" and "no brain," and dismisses their "suburban dreams" as unknowing and insignificant. The chorus, "Hey baby, I love you," is ironic and mocking, as the singer clearly has no affection or respect for the subject of the song.
The second verse emphasizes the singer's detachment and superiority, as they admit to only paying attention to the suburban kid when they're on the phone and have nothing else to do. The line "Cause you're good for my shoe" could be interpreted as dehumanizing the subject, reducing them to a mere object or accessory.
The third verse is perhaps the most biting, as the singer declares their disdain for the suburban kid's hometown as "just a satellite of London." The final lines, "How did ya figure that'd you'd any use? All you're gonna get is my abuse," reinforce the singer's contempt and cruelty.
Line by Line Meaning
Suburban kid, ya got no name
You are an anonymous kid with no identity living in the suburbs.
Two ton(e) baby and ya got no brain
You are fat and stupid.
I bet you're only happy in suburbian dreams
You are living in a dream world and only happy there.
But I'm only laughing cause you ain't in my scheme
I am laughing because you are not in my plans.
Hey baby
Addressing the person being talked about.
I love you
Sarcastically expressing love for the person being talked about.
I only ever listen when you're on the phone
I only pay attention to you when you call me.
From your safety where you sit at home
You are safe in your home, but I am out in the world.
When I got nothin' better to do
When I am bored and have nothing else to do.
Then there is always you
I can always talk to you.
Cause you're good for my shoe
You are just something to step on, not important.
I'm in love
Continuing to sarcastically express love for the person being talked about.
Yeah in love
Still sarcastically expressing love.
Oh, can't you feel it?
Asking if the person being talked about can feel the sarcasm.
No I don't like where you come from
I do not like where you are from.
It's just a satellite of London
Where you are from is just a small, unimportant place near London.
And when you look me in the eye
When you make eye contact with me.
Just remember that I wanna die
I would rather die than be associated with you.
You're the name but you can't tell
You have a name, but it does not matter to me.
Lookin' like you just came outta hell
You look terrible, like you came from hell.
How did ya figure that'd you'd any use?
You are useless and I do not understand why you think you are of any use.
All you're gonna get is my abuse
All you will receive from me is abuse and insults.
Lyrics Ā© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT HABOLIN, GAVIN JONES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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