Destination Nowhere
Street Brats Lyrics


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[Chorus:]
Destination nowhere,
Look for me yeah I'll be there.
Amazed that we've survived,
We probably should have died.
I hope there's something out there,
For all the kids who just don't care,
We could be together,
Dead end kids forever.
Destination nowhere.

Sitting alone in the middle of the night,
I'm looking out the window at the city street light.
Where are we going through all that we've been through?
Got to find something that we can hold onto now.
Drinking by myself now just to past the time
I'm getting out of order now I'm getting out of line.
To hell with these people, to hell with this place,
To hell with this whole entire human race.

We're so antisocial.
Dead end kids want blood that's for sure.
We've heard all the lies and we've come to find
This world may not be for us.
I've got a cure for it all,
We'll blow the whole damn world off.
Get in the car let's go, we're going, we're gone,
We'll go to destination nowhere.

[Chorus]

Now I'm waiting, waiting for an angel,
This angel comes to save me.
This angel comes to take me away
Now take me away.
I'm looking, looking for a sign,
To let me know I'll be alright,
'Cause I might now make it one more night

We're so antisocial.
Dead end kids want blood that's for sure.
We've heard all the lies and we've come to find
This world may not be for us.
I've got a cure for it all,
We'll blow the whole damn world off.
Get in the car let's go, we're going, we're gone,
We'll go to destination nowhere.

[Chorus]

Destination nowhere (nowhere, nowhere)
Look for me I'll be there (nowhere, nowhere)
Destination nowhere (nowhere, nowhere)
Look for me I'll be there (nowhere, nowhere)
Destination nowhere (nowhere, nowhere)
Look for me I'll be there (nowhere, nowhere)
Destination nowhere (nowhere, nowhere)
Look for me I'll be there (nowhere, nowhere)





NOWHERE! NOWHERE! NOWHERE! NOWHERE! NOWHERE! NOWHERE!

Overall Meaning

"Destination Nowhere" by Street Brats is a song that speaks to the feelings of isolation and hopelessness that may be felt by young people in today's society. The chorus repeats the title of the song as a mantra, expressing a desire to escape the daily struggles and unpredictability of life. The first verse references the singer's frustration with the current state of their life, as they remain stuck in limbo with no clear direction or purpose. They turn to drinking to pass the time, but ultimately recognize that this is not a solution. The second verse takes a more aggressive tone, with the singer proclaiming their desire to destroy everything they see as problematic--the people, the place, and even the human race. The bridge provides a sense of yearning for something or someone to take them away from their current existence, to a place of safety and reassurance.


Overall, the song seems to be about the experience of being a "dead end kid" who feels trapped by their circumstances and unable to see a way out. The chorus provides a sense of solidarity with others who may be feeling the same way, as well as a sense of rebellion against the status quo. The verses reflect the anger and frustration that can come with feeling stuck in a situation that seems hopeless, as well as the desire for something to come along and offer a way out. The repetition of the title phrase drives home the idea that sometimes we just need to escape, even if that means going to a destination that isn't necessarily known or planned.


Line by Line Meaning

Destination nowhere
We are lost and directionless, unsure of where we are headed in life.


Look for me yeah I'll be there.
Amidst the chaos, we will still be there for each other.


Amazed that we've survived
Despite all the struggles and dangers we have faced, we have managed to make it this far.


We probably should have died.
We have been through so much that it's surprising we have managed to survive.


I hope there's something out there,
We are hopeful that there is something better out in the world for us.


For all the kids who just don't care,
This is for those who feel like they don't have a place in the world and are tired of trying to fit in.


We could be together,
We can find comfort and belonging with each other.


Dead end kids forever.
We may feel like we have no future, but we will always have each other.


Sitting alone in the middle of the night,
Feeling isolated and alone, as if there is no one who understands.


I'm looking out the window at the city street light.
Trying to find something to hold on to in a world that seems bleak and uncertain.


Where are we going through all that we've been through?
Feeling lost and uncertain about where our lives will take us.


Got to find something that we can hold onto now.
We need to find something to anchor us and give us hope for the future.


Drinking by myself now just to past the time
Using alcohol to numb the pain of our struggles and pass the time.


I'm getting out of order now I'm getting out of line.
Trying to escape the rules and expectations of society, feeling like we don't fit in.


To hell with these people, to hell with this place,
Feeling angry and resentful towards the people and places that have let us down.


To hell with this whole entire human race.
Feeling disillusioned with humanity as a whole and the problems that plague society.


We're so antisocial.
We don't fit in with mainstream society and often feel like outcasts.


Dead end kids want blood that's for sure.
We are fed up with being pushed around and want to fight against those who oppress us.


We've heard all the lies and we've come to find
We are tired of being told what to do, and we have learned not to trust the promises made by those in power.


This world may not be for us.
Feeling like we don't belong in this world.


I've got a cure for it all,
Believing that we can find a solution to all our problems.


We'll blow the whole damn world off.
We want to rebel against society and overthrow the system that oppresses us.


Get in the car let's go, we're going, we're gone,
Taking matters into our own hands and leaving behind the world that has failed us.


Now I'm waiting, waiting for an angel,
Desperately hoping for someone or something to save us from our struggles.


This angel comes to save me.
Believing that there is hope for us and that we can be rescued from our hardships.


This angel comes to take me away
Dreaming of a better life that is free from the struggles and pain we experience in the present.


Now take me away.
Wanting to escape the hardships of reality and start anew.


I'm looking, looking for a sign,
Searching for any glimmer of hope that things will get better.


To let me know I'll be alright,
Wanting someone or something to reassure us that we will be okay despite our struggles.


'Cause I might not make it one more night
Feeling like we are on the verge of giving up and unable to take any more pain or struggles.


NOWHERE! NOWHERE! NOWHERE! NOWHERE! NOWHERE! NOWHERE!
Emphasizing our feelings of being lost and directionless, as if we are going absolutely nowhere.




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signed_y0urs_truly

Destination nowhere,
Look for me yeah I'll be there.
Amazed that we've survived,
We probably should have died.
I hope there's something out there,
For all the kids who just don't care,
We could be together,
Dead end kids forever.
Destination nowhere.

Sitting alone in the middle of the night,
I'm looking out the window at the city street light.
Where are we going through all that we've been through?
Got to find something that we can hold onto now.
Drinking by myself now just to past the time
I'm getting out of order now I'm getting out of line.
To hell with these people, to hell with this place,
to hell with this whole entire human race.

We're so antisocial.
Dead end kids want blood that's for sure.
We've heard all the lies and we've come to find
This world may not be for us.
I've got a cure for it all,
We'll blow the whole damn world off.
Get in the car let's go, we're going, we're gone,
We'll go to destination nowhere.

[Chorus]

Now I'm waiting, waiting for an angel,
This angel comes to save me.
This angel comes to take me away
Now take me away.
I'm looking, looking for a sign,
To let me know I'll be alright,
'Cause I might now make it one more night

We're so antisocial.
Dead end kids want blood that's for sure.
We've heard all the lies and we've come to find
This world may not be for us.
I've got a cure for it all,
We'll blow the whole damn world off.
Get in the car let's go, we're going, we're gone,
We'll go to destination nowhere.

[Chorus]

Destination nowhere (nowhere, nowhere)
Look for me I'll be there (nowhere, nowhere)
Destination nowhere (nowhere, nowhere)
Look for me I'll be there (nowhere, nowhere)
Destination nowhere (nowhere, nowhere)
Look for me I'll be there (nowhere, nowhere)
Destination nowhere (nowhere, nowhere)
Look for me I'll be there (nowhere, nowhere)

NOWHERE! NOWHERE! NOWHERE! NOWHERE! NOWHERE! NOWHERE!



All comments from YouTube:

TheSmeyer707

"Now I'm waiting, waiting for an angel
Who says she'll come to save me
Who says she'll take me away, take me away
Looking, looking for a sign, to let me know I'll be alright
Because I might not, make it one more night"

Those words always hit me so fucking hard.

Clay Costin

Saw them a few weeks ago in Chicago its was a great fucking show but my buddy got kicked out before the Virus played! At least i got to see the brats and of course they played this for the last song and yes it was epic! You dont grow out of punk rock you just realize that there is other good music out there. It was  great show! 

Mike Violate

Dude I was at that show

Autumn Temple

This song reminds me of good times.

TF

I love this song!

Nicholas Whitmire

punk music fixes my hopelessness

Sergio Ivan

@Dennis Gunnar instablaster :)

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Rakel Krieger

Fucking damn it I miss Ugly and all the 77s! That was the real Chicago

Rakel Krieger

Except Eric Kriske. I really don’t miss him lol

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signed_y0urs_truly

Destination nowhere,
Look for me yeah I'll be there.
Amazed that we've survived,
We probably should have died.
I hope there's something out there,
For all the kids who just don't care,
We could be together,
Dead end kids forever.
Destination nowhere.

Sitting alone in the middle of the night,
I'm looking out the window at the city street light.
Where are we going through all that we've been through?
Got to find something that we can hold onto now.
Drinking by myself now just to past the time
I'm getting out of order now I'm getting out of line.
To hell with these people, to hell with this place,
to hell with this whole entire human race.

We're so antisocial.
Dead end kids want blood that's for sure.
We've heard all the lies and we've come to find
This world may not be for us.
I've got a cure for it all,
We'll blow the whole damn world off.
Get in the car let's go, we're going, we're gone,
We'll go to destination nowhere.

[Chorus]

Now I'm waiting, waiting for an angel,
This angel comes to save me.
This angel comes to take me away
Now take me away.
I'm looking, looking for a sign,
To let me know I'll be alright,
'Cause I might now make it one more night

We're so antisocial.
Dead end kids want blood that's for sure.
We've heard all the lies and we've come to find
This world may not be for us.
I've got a cure for it all,
We'll blow the whole damn world off.
Get in the car let's go, we're going, we're gone,
We'll go to destination nowhere.

[Chorus]

Destination nowhere (nowhere, nowhere)
Look for me I'll be there (nowhere, nowhere)
Destination nowhere (nowhere, nowhere)
Look for me I'll be there (nowhere, nowhere)
Destination nowhere (nowhere, nowhere)
Look for me I'll be there (nowhere, nowhere)
Destination nowhere (nowhere, nowhere)
Look for me I'll be there (nowhere, nowhere)

NOWHERE! NOWHERE! NOWHERE! NOWHERE! NOWHERE! NOWHERE!

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