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.
Not All Right
The Germs Lyrics
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My time's in a sand-slide
So hard not to unwind
Find some wall to climb-
Capsules cover the signs
My thoughts in a land mine
Some lights burn too bright
My nights hold too tight-
Won't wait to pass the test
Too late to answer lies
Don't even need to try-
Livin' in a fury
Life's kinda blurry
Dtin' in a hurry
Stories kinda lurid-
No time to worry
Gonna hang the jury
Broke up kinda early
All the bribes are working
Livin' in a fury
Life's kinda blurry
Dtin' in a hurry
Stories kinda lurid-
No time to worry
Gonna hang the jury
Broke up kinda early
All the scribes are working
The Germs' song "Not All Right" is a punk rock anthem concerning the singer's personal struggles with addiction and the chaos of their lifestyle. The lyrics paint a picture of a life that is spinning out of control, where the pressure to keep up with the hedonistic pace of the party scene leaves the singer feeling fragile and vulnerable. The singer's thoughts are wracked with anxiety and paranoia, as they search in vain for some kind of stability, some "wall to climb" that will allow them to find firm footing amidst the quicksand of their existence.
The song is unapologetic in its depiction of the destructive power of addiction, with lyrics that suggest a growing sense of hopelessness and despair as they give in to their cravings. "Capsules cover the signs", speaks to the singer's use of drugs to numb their pain and anxiety, while the line "My nights hold too tight" hints at a dependence on these substances to feel any kind of relief. The chorus of the song is a repeated refrain of "Livin' in a fury / Life's kinda blurry / Dtin' in a hurry / Stories kinda lurid", which captures the mood of the song perfectly, with its frenetic energy and sense of disorientation.
In summary, "Not All Right" is the raw and unfiltered confession of someone struggling to keep their head above water in the face of powerful internal and external pressures. It is a song that speaks to the darker, uglier side of life, with all its confusion, chaos, and pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Feeling not all right
I am not feeling well, mentally or physically.
My time's in a sand-slide
My life is moving too fast, it's chaotic and out of control.
So hard not to unwind
It's challenging to relax and maintain composure amidst the chaos.
Find some wall to climb-
Desperately searching for a way out and a sense of stability.
Capsules cover the signs
Taking medication to hide or mask the symptoms of my struggles.
My thoughts in a land mine
My mind is a dangerous place, unpredictable and explosive.
Some lights burn too bright
Certain aspects of life are overwhelming or too intense to handle.
My nights hold too tight-
Even when trying to rest, my problems and fears still consume me.
Slowed away outta breath
I am exhausted from trying to keep up with the pace of my life.
Won't wait to pass the test
I am not interested in conforming to society's expectations or standards.
Too late to answer lies
I am past the point of pretending or faking my way through life.
Don't even need to try-
My struggles have become so severe, that even pretending to be okay is futile.
Livin' in a fury
I am consumed by anger and frustration, and it dictates my every move.
Life's kinda blurry
My life feels hazy and unclear, like I'm moving through a fog.
Dtin' in a hurry
My actions are rushed, and I don't take the time to think or process.
Stories kinda lurid-
The events of my life are scandalous or shocking in nature.
No time to worry
I am too preoccupied with my own struggles, to worry about others or the future.
Gonna hang the jury
I am taking matters into my own hands and will be my own judge and jury.
Broke up kinda early
My life fell apart before it even began, and I am struggling to pick up the pieces.
All the bribes are working
I am attempting to fix my problems with quick fixes or temporary solutions.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DARBY CRASH, PAT SMEAR
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@diegoandersonsebold7489
Excelent
@hogglumps
By far THE BEST $#^&(*&^$ PUNK BAND This is one of their greatest songs
@gimmy3460
RIP JAN PAUL BEAHM 1958. - 1980. ☄️😥
@kinugkisakamurizuki.6322
Wish you were still alive you are deeply missed 💧 RIP DARBY CRASH 1958 - 1980 👁️🗨️.
@niclawson8469
Saw them at the Deaf Club in SF, fucking rocked. Darby was a fucked up mess of course.
@jone3411
Nic Lawson i think this song is darby crying for help
@rockmefucker
Well... it's called "not all right" so
@RoseySheephair66
Ugh love em'! C;
@blitzshriek999
the germs are good for what ails ye
@brengallant5967
he didnt know how to use a mic