P.S. The Scene Is Dead
The Atari.s Lyrics
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To live somewhere that sucks?
And everyone tries to bring you down.
No place for you to go
And see a punk rock show.
And spend your whole life trying to get out.
The lyrics to The Atari.s's song "P.S. The Scene Is Dead" convey a sense of frustration and disillusionment with the state of the punk rock scene in a particular geographic location. The opening lines "Do you know what it's like to live somewhere that sucks?" set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer feels trapped in a place where there is no support or community for the kind of music and lifestyle they are passionate about. They feel like everyone is against them and actively trying to prevent them from pursuing their interests.
The reference to "a punk rock show" highlights the importance of live music as an outlet for fans of the genre. The fact that there is "no place for [them] to go" suggests that the scene has died out or never really existed in the first place. This makes it even more difficult for the singer to pursue their passion and find like-minded individuals with whom to connect.
The final line "And spend your whole life trying to get out" conveys a sense of hopelessness and longing for escape. The singer feels like they will never be able to fully embrace punk rock culture where they currently live, and so their only option is to try to leave and find a place where they can thrive.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you know what its like
Have you ever experienced the feeling
To live somewhere that sucks?
Of living in an unpleasant place?
And everyone tries to bring you down.
Where people constantly try to demotivate you?
No place for you to go
Without any suitable venue to visit
And see a punk rock show.
To attend and enjoy a live punk rock performance.
And spend your whole life trying to get out.
Having spent your entire life struggling to leave the place.
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Written by: KRIS ROE
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