No Fun
Sex Pistols and Sid Vicious 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 Sex Pistols and Sid Vicious's song No Fun is a commentary on the emptiness and pointlessness of contemporary life. The repeated refrain of "No fun, my babe no fun" highlights the sense of ennui and despair that the singer is experiencing. The verses describe the feeling of being stuck in a rut, of having no purpose or direction in life. The line "Feeling that same old way" expresses the sense of monotony and repetition that characterizes modern life.
The second verse reinforces this theme of isolation and loneliness. The line "No fun to be alone" suggests that the singer is struggling to find connection or companionship with others. The line "In love with nobody else" implies that even when the singer is around others, they are still emotionally disconnected and cut off from the world around them.
The final verse suggests that the singer is struggling to find a way out of this cycle of despair. The options presented - going out, staying home, calling Mom - all seem equally unappealing and ineffectual. The repetition of "Well, come on" suggests a desperation for change but also an acknowledgement of the futility of trying to escape the same old routine.
Overall, No Fun is a bleak and despairing portrayal of life in the modern world, where feelings of isolation, alienation, and boredom are pervasive.
Line by Line Meaning
No fun, my babe no fun
Life is just not enjoyable, it's dull and tedious
No fun to hang around Feeling that same old way
Being there with the same people doing the same things always isn't fun anymore, it's boring and monotonous
Freaked out for another day
Feeling overwhelmed and anxious, and not being able to express these emotions in any other way
No fun to be alone Walking by my self
Being alone is no better, which seems to be a result of not having anyone with whom to share your thoughts and feelings
In love with nobody else
Not being able to find any source of emotional intimacy or relationship fulfillment
Maybe go out, Maybe stay home, Maybe call Mom on the telephone
There doesn't seem to be any distinction between the two choices, and calling Mom seems like the least terrible option out of all of them
Well, come on, well, come on, Well, come on, well, come on
This phrase is a desperate plea to those around him, as if hoping that someone will come and change the song's tone
No fun to be alone Hang on, don't let me go
Being abandoned is a scary thought given how lonely the artist already feels, hence this is practically an emotional outburst and a plea to not be left alone
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DAVID ALEXANDER, JAMES OSTERBERG, RONALD ASHETON, SCOTT ASHETON
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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 !