100%
Sonic Youth Lyrics
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They move a world and love you, a blast in the underworld
I stick a knife in my head, thinking 'bout your eyes
But now that you been shot dead, I've got a new surprise
I been waitin' for you just to say
He's off to check his mind
But all I know is you got no money
Can you forgive the boy who, shot you in the head
Or should you get a gun and go and get revenge?
A 100% of my love, up to you true star
It's hard to believe you took off, I always thought you'd go far
But I've been around the world a million times
And all you men are slime
It's goin' to my head, goodbye I am dead
Wastewood rockers is time for cryin', hey!
The Sonic Youth song "100%" is a tribute to a charismatic and influential rock star who has passed away. The lyrics in the first verse describe the way this rock star was able to captivate and excite his female fans, creating a world of love and excitement that was underpinned by an edgy and underground aesthetic. The singer of the song then acknowledges the depth of their feelings for the rock star, indicating that they have even considered self-harm in response to the rock star's allure. However, the tone of the song changes in the second verse, where the singer adopts a more cynical and sarcastic tone, questioning whether the rock star's failure to have money and his eventual death undermine the glamour that he seemed to embody. The singer then asks the listener whether they think the shooter should be forgiven or whether the rock star's death should be avenged, before returning to the theme of their love for the rock star and their disbelief at his sudden departure.
Overall, "100%" seems to be about the relationship between a fan and a rock star, and the complicated emotions that arise when the star dies. The song addresses the feelings of admiration, idolatry, and attraction that often develop between fans and their idols, as well as the darker aspects of fandom such as jealousy and envy. At the same time, the song also critiques the myth of the rock star as a glamorized and alluring figure, revealing the reality of the financial challenges and personal struggles that often accompany a life in the music industry. Ultimately, "100%" is a complex and multi-layered reflection on the power of music and the legacy of those who create it.
Line by Line Meaning
I can never forget you the way you rock the girls
I will always remember how you captivated the girls with your music
They move a world and love you, a blast in the underworld
The girls who love your music are powerful and influential, even in the underground scene
I stick a knife in my head, thinking 'bout your eyes
Your beauty and talent are so overwhelming that I feel like hurting myself just thinking about you
But now that you been shot dead, I've got a new surprise
Finding out that you've been killed is shocking, but it makes me realize there are other surprises in life
I been waitin' for you just to say
I was anticipating your response
He's off to check his mind
He's taking some time to clear his thoughts
But all I know is you got no money
I understand that you're not wealthy
But that's got nothing to do with a good time
Your lack of money doesn't affect the enjoyment of our time together
Can you forgive the boy who, shot you in the head
Are you capable of forgiving your killer?
Or should you get a gun and go and get revenge?
Or should you take justice into your own hands and seek revenge?
A 100% of my love, up to you true star
I am giving all of my love to you, my true star
It's hard to believe you took off, I always thought you'd go far
I'm finding it difficult to accept that you've left, because I had faith in your potential
But I've been around the world a million times
I've been through many experiences and have traveled extensively
And all you men are slime
I've encountered many deceitful and unpleasant men in my travels
It's goin' to my head, goodbye I am dead
These negative experiences are affecting me mentally and emotionally, I feel like I'm dead
Wastewood rockers is time for cryin', hey!
It's a sad time for those in the underground rock scene
Lyrics © Sentric Music
Written by: KIM GORDON, LEE M. RANALDO, STEVEN JAY SHELLEY, THURSTON JOSEPH MOORE
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@mrjhonson6594
Sonic Youth - 100 % / Lyric.
I can never forget you the way you rock the girls
They rule the world and love you, a blast in the underworld
I stick a knife in my head thinking 'bout your eyes
But now that you been shot dead, I got a new surprise
But I've been waitin' for you just to say, the Zoftig chick is mine
But all I know is you got no money, but that's got nothing to do with a good time
But can you forgive the boy who shot you in the head
Or should you get a gun and go and get revenge
A 100% of my love up to you true star
It's hard to believe you took off, I always thought you'd go far
I've been around the world a million times and all you men are slime
A gun to my head, goodbye, I am dead
Wastewood rockers, it's time for crime, hey
@maryamchaudhary1577
I can never forget you
The way you rock the girls
They move a world and love you
You're blasting the underworld
I stick a knife in my head
A-thinking 'bout your eyes
But now that you been shot dead
I got a new surprise
But I been waitin' for you just to say
The zoftig chick is mine
But all I know is you got no money
But that's got nothing to do with a good time
Can you forgive the boy who
Shot you in the head
Or should you get a gun and
Go and get revenge?
A 100% of my love
Up to you true star
It's hard to believe you took off
I always thought you'd go far
But I been around the world a million times
And all you men are slime
It gone to my head
Goodbye I am dead
Wastewood rockers is time for crime
Hey
@davidmorrison1002
For those of you who missed the 90's, that was basically it in 2 minutes.
@spaceinbetween6591
Yes, everyone parted their hair in the middle
@mishycrawford
Long hair , good music , skating , and partying 24 7
@slystonedtuna4741
There Ain't No Damn Coolio
@jdad6802
I drank, smoked, had hair like that and wore flannel in those days. I even saw Sonic Youth live but didn't skate that much.
@jdad6802
To Slystonetuna: "We ain't got no ride, fool."
@D64nz
Always love the way they fuck with the timing in their songs. That steady, then slow then stall, then flies away again.
@melaniemiller2263
Kim Gordon is and always will be the coolest lady ever !!!!!
@spike7038
That is correct......
@collection6062
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