Discography:
1995 - Sleater-Kinney (Chainsaw)
1996 - Call the Doctor (Chainsaw)
1997 - Dig Me Out (Kill Rock Stars)
1999 - The Hot Rock (Kill Rock Stars)
2000 - All Hands on the Bad One (Kill Rock Stars)
2002 - One Beat (Kill Rock Stars)
2005 - The Woods (Sub Pop)
2015 - No Cities to Love (Sub Pop)
2019 - The Center Won't Hold (Mom+Pop)
2021 - Path of Wellness (Mom+Pop)
I Wanna Be Your Joey Ramone
Sleater-Kinney Lyrics
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It's on my wall, it's in my head
Memorize it 'til I'm dead
It's yours now I'm so bored
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I wanna be your Joey Ramone
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Invite you back after the show
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm the queen of rock and roll
I just don't care
Are you that scared?
I swear they're looking right at me
Push to the front so I can see
It's what I thought
It's rock and roll
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I wanna be your Thurston Moore
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Wrestle on the bedroom floor
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Always leave you wanting more
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Throw away those old records
Go downtown
Put on your best frown
Give me a chance
I know I can dance
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I wanna be your Joey Ramone
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Pictures of me on your bedroom door
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Invite you back after the show
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm the queen of rock and roll
The song "I Wanna Be Your Joey Ramone" by Sleater-Kinney is a tribute to the Ramones' lead singer, Joey Ramone, and his influence on punk rock. The lyrics express the desire to be like Joey, to have their picture on someone's wall, to be admired and adored. It's a common theme in rock music - the desire for fame and recognition, but with a punk twist.
The first verse talks about the obsession with a song or a band, listening to it over and over until it's memorized, then becoming bored with it. The second verse seems to be about being at a rock show, pushing to the front to get a better view, feeling self-conscious, but also feeling the power of rock and roll.
The chorus repeats the desire to be like Joey Ramone, a punk icon, and also mentions Thurston Moore, the lead singer of Sonic Youth. The lyrics suggest that the singer wishes to be the queen of rock and roll, someone who leaves an impression and is always remembered. The final verse is a call to action, wanting to go downtown and dance, to be given a chance to prove oneself.
Overall, the song is a catchy anthem about the desire to be a punk icon like Joey Ramone, to be admired, adored, and remembered.
Line by Line Meaning
It's fine when it's all mine
I love having ownership of things
It's on my wall, it's in my head
I like to keep things close to me physically and mentally
Memorize it 'til I'm dead
I might as well memorize things I love until the end of my life
It's yours now I'm so bored
I'm done with something once I've given it away to someone else
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm excited and enthusiastic about what I'm saying
I wanna be your Joey Ramone
I want to be the hero of my own life story, like Joey Ramone was to many
Pictures of me on your bedroom door
I want my image to be important to you, like a poster on your wall
Invite you back after the show
I want to be intimate and spend time with you after our performance
I'm the queen of rock and roll
I'm confident and powerful, like a queen of music
I just don't care
I am indifferent to what others think of me
Are you that scared?
I question if others are afraid to assert themselves like I am
I swear they're looking right at me
I feel as if all eyes are on me in this moment
Push to the front so I can see
I want to be at the forefront of what's happening
It's what I thought, it's rock and roll
I knew what I was getting into and it's part of the rock and roll lifestyle
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm still excited about what I'm saying
I wanna be your Thurston Moore
I want to be like Thurston Moore, guitarist of Sonic Youth, in terms of creativity and individuality
Wrestle on the bedroom floor
I want to play and have fun in a physical, playful way
Always leave you wanting more
I want to be desirable and leave a lasting impression on you
Throw away those old records
Let go of the past and embrace new music and ideas
Go downtown
Let's go out and explore the city
Put on your best frown
Let's put on our best face and take on the world
Give me a chance
Please consider me and my ideas seriously
I know I can dance
I have confidence in myself and what I can bring to the table
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm still enthusiastic!
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CARRIE RACHEL BROWNSTEIN, CORIN LISA TUCKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@KristovMars
Wow, absolute banger!
@SK-le1gm
Now, did Joey Ramone invite girls back after the show? For some reason that doesn’t jibe with my understanding of Joey Ramone, who was heartbroken etc. Maybe Johnny Thunders? Or maybe there’s a side to Joey that has remained a secret... I wonder if the band could shed some light on this for us, they may have some knowledge that ought to be shared if so.
@a.j.andthings8021
I don't think that was a line specifically applied to Joey Ramone, the whole song is criticizing the male rockstar archetype
@davidrule1335
@@a.j.andthings8021 Corin had better shut it up. If I were Joey I wouldn't want to walk around with her.
@anthonybottigliero8336
@@davidrule1335 Slow down there Hannity. If you are fine with male rock stars, why would it be wrong for a female rockstar to bring guys backstage?
Hopefully Thurston Moore appreciates you defending his virginity.
@davidrule1335
@@anthonybottigliero8336 I guess you have never heard the Ramones (I don't want to walk around with you) song?
@anthonybottigliero8336
@@davidrule1335 Long time Ramones fan, I've heard all their songs.
Hopefully Joey Ramone can thank you from beyond the grave for defending his virginity.