God Save the Queen
Sus-Sex Pistols Lyrics

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God save the queen
The fascist regime
They made you a moron
A potential H bomb

God save the queen
She ain't no human being
And there's no future

And England's dreaming

Don't be told what you want
And don't be told what you need
There's no future
No future
No future for you

God save the queen
We mean it man
We love our queen
God saves

God save the queen
'Cause tourists are money
And our figurehead
Is not what she seems

Oh god save history
God save your mad parade
Oh lord god have mercy
All crimes are paid

Oh when there's no future
How can there be sin
We're the flowers
In the dustbin
We're the poison
In the human machine
We're the future
Your future

God save the queen
We mean it man
We love our queen
God saves

God save the queen
We mean it man
There is no future
In England's dreaming

No future
No future
No future for you

No future
No future
No future for me

No future
No future
No future for you

No future, no future for you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "God Save the Queen" by the Sex Pistols convey a strong political and social commentary. The song criticizes the British monarchy and the government, suggesting that they have turned the citizens into mindless followers and potential destruction. The opening lines, "God save the queen, The fascist regime, They made you a moron, A potential H bomb," reflect a perception that the government has manipulated the people into blindly following their agenda, equating them to brainless weapons of mass destruction.

The chorus, "She ain't no human being, And there's no future, And England's dreaming," questions the legitimacy and humanity of the queen while highlighting the lack of progress and aspiration in England. The lyrics emphasize a disillusionment with the system, rejecting the idea of being told what to want and need. The line "We're the flowers in the dustbin, We're the poison in the human machine, We're the future, Your future" suggests that the marginalized and rebellious individuals are the ones who hold potential for change and progress, as opposed to the establishment.

Overall, "God Save the Queen" expresses disdain for the monarchy and political system, while advocating for individual empowerment and the disruption of societal norms.

Line by Line Meaning

God save the queen
May the divine power protect and preserve the queen

The fascist regime
The oppressive political system in power

They made you a moron
They have manipulated you into being ignorant and foolish

A potential H bomb
A reference to the destructive power and danger of the individual being like a bomb

She ain't no human being
The queen is seen as lacking humanity or empathy

And there's no future
There is no hope or promising future

And England's dreaming
England is in a state of illusion or delusion

Don't be told what you want
Do not let others dictate your desires or ambitions

And don't be told what you need
Do not let others determine your necessities or essentials

There's no future
There is no prospect or potential for a better tomorrow

No future
No future

No future for you
There is no future for you

'Cause tourists are money
Tourism brings financial benefits and is prioritized

And our figurehead
Referring to the queen as a mere symbol of power

Is not what she seems
The queen's true nature or intentions are deceptive

Oh god save history
May God preserve the accurate records and truth of history

God save your mad parade
May God protect the chaotic display of power and authority

Oh lord god have mercy
Expressing a plea for mercy from a higher power

All crimes are paid
There are consequences or retribution for all wrongdoings

Oh when there's no future
In a world without hope for progress or improvement

How can there be sin
The notion of sin becomes meaningless or irrelevant

We're the flowers
We, the marginalized or rebellious, are like the discarded flowers

In the dustbin
Metaphorically representing society's neglect or rejection of us

We're the poison
We are the destructive influence within the human machinery

In the human machine
In the societal system or structure of humanity

We're the future
We represent the alternative, unaccepted future

Your future
The future that is rejected or suppressed by authority

No future
No future

No future for you
There is no future for you

No future for me
There is no future for me

No future
No future

No future for you
There is no future for you

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Paul Thomas Cook, Stephen Philip Jones, John Lydon, Glen Matlock

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