The Germs disbanded following Crash's suicide on December 7, 1980. Their music was influential to many later punk rock acts. Pat Smear went on to greater fame performing with Nirvana and the Foo Fighters.
In 2005, actor Shane West was cast to play Crash in the Germs biographical film What We Do Is Secret (named after a song by the Germs). He performed with Smear, Doom, and Bolles at a production party for the film, after which the Germs reformed with West as singer. The new lineup of the band has performed a number of tours in the United States, including performances on the 2006 and 2008 Warped Tours.
On January 16, 2019, bassist Lorna Doom (born as Teresa Ryan) passed away.
'Round and 'Round
The Germs Lyrics
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-I just like it, let me have this dance,
Ya your jumping, had a crazy sound,
An it'll start running,to look him down,
Sound so neat,just give me a chance,
Move out of my seat, just hear that dance,
Start pushin my feet,and clap your hands,
just don't like it, goin up and down,
Ya there's really somthing,with a crazy sound,
And you'll start running now, to look him down,
about 12 o' clock, oh god I'm drunk,
The place is sacked, it the front lot,
But this night, I just don't like,
just don't like it, goin up and down,
Ya there's really somthing,with a crazy sound,
And you'll start running now, to look him down,
( Guitar Solo )
About 12 o' clock, oh god I'm drunk,
The doors are locked, the place is packed,
But this night, I just don't like,
just don't like it, goin up and down,
Ya everywhere I am, with a crazy sound,
And you'll start running now, to look him down.
The Germs' cover of Chuck Berry's "Round and Round" is a raucous burst of energy that captures the spirit of early punk rock. The lyrics are simple and repetitive, with the singer expressing his love for the music and the desire to dance. The opening verse sets the tone, as he declares "I just like it, let me have this dance" and invites the listener to join in. The "crazy sound" that he refers to is a testament to the raw, unbridled energy of the music, which is characterized by its fast-paced drumming, distorted guitars, and shouted vocals.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes increasingly intoxicated and chaotic. He describes the scene at the club as "sacked" and "packed," and admits that he is "drunk" and disoriented. However, despite the chaos around him, he remains fixated on the music, and he urges others to join him on the dance floor. The repeated refrain of "just don't like it, goin up and down" suggests a sense of frustration or restlessness, but it also reflects the cyclical nature of the music and the endless energy that it inspires.
Line by Line Meaning
I just like it, let me have this dance,
I am really feeling the music and want to dance.
Ya your jumping, had a crazy sound,
The music is making me excited and has an unconventional sound.
An it'll start running,to look him down,
The beat is so infectious that it will make everyone start dancing.
Sound so neat,just give me a chance,
The music is unique and interesting, please listen to it.
Move out of my seat, just hear that dance,
I am so eager to dance that I need you to give me some space.
Start pushin my feet,and clap your hands,
The music is making me move involuntarily and I want everyone else to join in.
just don't like it, goin up and down,
I am not satisfied with just regular mainstream music.
Ya there's really somthing,with a crazy sound,
This music is not like anything I have heard before.
And you'll start running now, to look him down,
Everyone will be dancing so enthusiastically that they will not want to stop.
about 12 o' clock, oh god I'm drunk,
I have been drinking and it is late at night.
The place is sacked, it the front lot,
The party is so wild that there are people and things spilled out into the parking area.
But this night, I just don't like,
Despite the fun atmosphere and great music, something is bothering me.
( Guitar Solo )
A break in the lyrics for a guitar solo.
The doors are locked, the place is packed,
The event is so popular that the doors are now closed and there is no room left.
Ya everywhere I am, with a crazy sound,
This music is always on my mind and I love its intense, wild rhythm.
And you'll start running now, to look him down.
The music will always make everyone want to dance, no matter what.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: FEFE DOBSON, JEFF HALAVACS, KEVIN RUDOLF, JACOB KASHER HINDLIN, ANDREW BOLOOKI
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@cyberspace667
Lmaooo the tambourine at the end really kicks the absurdity up a notch
@hurtinbro
this was the fuse that lite the bomb in my little a-hole brain...Darby as i remember was a jerk to me with his incessent whining and begging but as soon as he would hit the stage at the Hong Kong Cafe he Ruled the room.Very noisy and incoherant yet when (GI) came out you could hear his words and Im still impressed when i read his lyrics..RIP bobby pin
@robertkubicki126
You were around then, that's awesome I'd like to pick your brain.
@ersonvelasco2531
This song sounds so raw!!! Can't help it to nod my head back and forth....
@CosmeticPlague104
This has always been my favorite Germs song. Even though I can barely understand what he is singing. =)
@davidmurine4714
"crazy sound" love this shit....
@manuelkong10
Love you GERMS
@codypendant1
ain't heard this in frickin' 30 years, rare, off tha white Germs album... c):~)
@fredrinne5499
Germs Rule Forever.
@bp6837
No their dead