Members
Richard Manitoba - lead vocals (1973-2008)
Ross "The Boss" Friedman - lead guitars/backing vocals (1973- 2008)
Scott "Top Ten" Kempner - rhythm guitars (1973-2008)
Andy Shernoff - bass (1973-1975, 1976-2008), keyboards/backing vocals (1973-2008)
Stu Boy King - drums (1974-1975; died 2018)
Ritchie Teeter - drums (1976-1980; died 2012)
Mark Mendoza - bass (1976-1977)
Mel Anderson - drums (1979)
Frank Funaro - drums (1995-1998)
J.P. Patterson - drums (1998-2008)
Discography
Go Girl Crazy (1975)
Manifest Destiny (1977)
Bloodbrothers (1978)
Fuck 'Em If They Can't Take a Joke (ROIR, 1981)
The Dictators Live, New York, New York (ROIR, 1998)
D.F.F.D. (2001)
Viva Dictators (2005)
Every Day Is Saturday (2007)
No Tomorrow
The Dictators Lyrics
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I wonder if it's worth being human
Nobody listen when I start to speak
I'm so young but my future looks bleak
Too many lonely nights
Too many lonely nights
Too many lonely nights for me
No tomorrow
No tomorrow
No tomorrow for this lonely boy
I can't forget the sting of rejection
life has turned a hopeless direction
the kids at school keep putting me down
they've made their point I won't stay around
too many lonely nights
too many lonely nights
too many lonely nights for me
No tomorrow
No tomorrow
No tomorrow
No tomorrow for this lonely boy
No tomorrow
No tomorrow
No tomorrow
No tomorrow
The Dictators's song No Tomorrow is a poignant depiction of the struggles of an individual grappling with the feeling of hopelessness and despair. The song's opening lines, "I walk around in a state of confusion, I wonder if it's worth being human," illustrate the sense of disillusionment and existential crisis that the singer is experiencing. He feels alone and unheard, with nobody paying attention to his voice. The theme of loneliness is repeated throughout the song, as the singer expresses his distress at the countless "lonely nights" that he has endured. He is overwhelmed by the futility of trying to fit in, and he feels rejected and misunderstood.
The central idea of the song is captured by its title - "No Tomorrow." The singer believes that there is no future for him, that his life is destined to be one of loneliness and misery. The chorus repeats this sentiment, emphasizing the hopelessness and despair that the singer is feeling. The song conveys a message that is bleak and powerful, highlighting the need for empathy, understanding, and support for those who are struggling with their mental health.
Line by Line Meaning
I walk around in a state of confusion
I constantly feel lost and unsure of myself as I go through life
I wonder if it's worth being human
I question if being alive and human is really worth it
Nobody listens when I start to speak
People ignore me when I try to express myself
I'm so young but my future looks bleak
Despite being young, I see no hope for my future
Too many lonely nights
I have experienced too many nights of isolation
No tomorrow for this lonely boy
I fear there is no future for a person like me who feels so alone
I can't forget the sting of rejection
Forever, I will remember the pain of being rejected
life has turned a hopeless direction
My life seems to have no purpose or direction
the kids at school keep putting me down
My peers at school constantly criticize and belittle me
they've made their point I won't stay around
I have heard all the negative comments and have a desire to leave this situation
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Written by: SHERNOFF
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