The Bad Shepherds play punk songs on folk instruments. Not as a joke, but because they really like the noise. They think the songs are better than people remember. They love folk instruments. It works. They do songs by The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Stranglers The Jam, Sham 69, The Undertones, Talking Heads, Squeeze and others, even Kraftwerk! Alright, they're not all punk, but they come from roughly the same era. The songs are mostly given a kind of Celtic feel, with the odd reel and jig stuck here and there. But occassionally they just thrash! They've always thought the excitement of a reel taking off is the nearest thing to the excitement of watching punk live in the 70s!
Other musicians recording and appearing with the Bad Shapherds include Carol Dawson (fiddle), Eimear Bradley (fiddle), Keith Angel (percussion), Mark Woolley (percussion), Martin Allcock (bass), Brad Lang (bass) and Tim Harries (bass).
Their albums include:
Yan, Tyan, Tethera, Methera! (2008)
By Hook or By Crook (2010)
Ramones Medley
The Bad Shepherds Lyrics
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Now I wanna have somethin to do
All the kids wanna sniff some glue
All the kids want somethin to do
Now I wanna sniff some glue
Now I wanna have somethin to do
All the kids wanna sniff some glue
Now I wanna sniff some glue
Now I wanna have somethin to do
All the kids wanna sniff some glue
All the kids want somethin to do
Gimme gimme shock treatment
Gimme gimme shock treatment
Gimme gimme shock treatment
I wanna want shock treatment
Gimme gimme shock treatment
Gimme gimme shock treatment
Gimme gimme shock treatment
I wanna want shock treatment
Hey ho, let's go!
Hey ho, let's go!
Hey ho, let's go!
Hey ho, let's go!
Hey ho, let's go!
Hey ho, let's go!
Hey ho, let's go!
Hey ho, let's go!
They're formin' in a straight line
They're goin' through a tight wind
The kids are losin' their minds
Blitzkrieg Bop
They're pilin' in the back seat
They generate steam heat
Pulsatin' to the back beat
The Blitzkrieg Bop
Hey ho, let's go
Shoot 'em in the back now
What they want, I don't know
They're all revved up and ready to go
They're formin' in a straight line
They're goin' through a tight wind
The kids are losin' their minds
The Blitzkrieg Bop
Now I wanna sniff some glue
Now I wanna have somethin to do
All the kids wanna sniff some glue
All the kids want somethin to do
Now I wanna sniff some glue
Now I wanna have somethin to do
All the kids wanna sniff some glue
All the kids want somethin to do
Now I wanna sniff some glue
Now I wanna have somethin to do
All the kids wanna sniff some glue
All the kids want somethin to do
The Bad Shepherds’ Ramones Medley is a tribute to the original punk rock band, The Ramones. The medley consists of snippets from the Ramones’ most recognizable songs, including “I Wanna Be Sedated,” “Blitzkrieg Bop,” “Commando,” “Sheena Is a Punk Rocker,” and “Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue.”
The lyrics to “Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue” can be interpreted as a commentary on the monotony and boredom of suburban life, particularly among young people. The repetition of the chorus, “All the kids wanna sniff some glue / All the kids want somethin to do,” suggests a dissatisfaction with the status quo and a desire for some kind of stimulation or escape. The rest of the lyrics echo this sentiment, with lines like “Now I wanna have somethin to do” and “The kids are losin’ their minds.”
The medley ends with a repetition of the chorus to “Blitzkrieg Bop,” which serves as a call to action and a summary of the unifying and rebellious spirit of punk rock. The chorus, “Hey ho, let’s go!” is simple and catchy, inviting listeners to join in the fun and rebellion.
Overall, The Bad Shepherds’ Ramones Medley is a celebration of punk rock and the Ramones’ influence on the genre. It encourages listeners to join in the rebellion and find something to do, rather than succumbing to the monotony of everyday life.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I wanna sniff some glue
I am currently interested in sniffing glue as a means of intoxication
Now I wanna have somethin to do
I am currently bored and seeking an activity to occupy my time
All the kids wanna sniff some glue
There is a trend among young people to use glue as a drug
All the kids want somethin to do
Young people are generally seeking entertainment and stimulation
Gimme gimme shock treatment
I desire to receive the medical procedure known as shock treatment for unknown reasons
I wanna want shock treatment
I have a strong urge or craving to receive shock treatment
Hey ho, let's go!
Let's move forward with enthusiasm and energy
They're formin' in a straight line
A group of people is organizing themselves in an orderly fashion
They're goin' through a tight wind
The group is moving forward aggressively and rapidly
The kids are losin' their minds
The young people are becoming very excited and perhaps even hysterical
Blitzkrieg Bop
An energetic and fast-paced dance or song
They're pilin' in the back seat
Several people are cramming themselves into a car's backseat
They generate steam heat
The passengers in the car are producing a lot of heat due to their close proximity
Pulsatin' to the back beat
The people in the car are moving rhythmically to the music's beat
Shoot 'em in the back now
An aggressive command to attack someone who is not looking
What they want, I don't know
I am uncertain about the motivations of these individuals
They're all revved up and ready to go
The individuals in question are highly energized and prepared for action
Contributed by Benjamin W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.