In 1976, Hell either was kicked out of the Heartbreakers or quit the group, depending on whom you believe, and was replaced by Billy Rath, who, according to legend, was a gigolo. Hell went on to form his own band, The Voidoids.
Arriving for a European tour just as the UK punk scene was building momentum, the Heartbreakers developed a following playing in and around London. The band's members and image were widely associated with drug use, specifically, heroin. The Sex Pistols invited them to open for them on the ill-fated Anarchy Tour. They shortly signed with Track Records. Their debut--and only--studio album, L.A.M.F., featured all the Heartbreakers' popular live songs. The release of the album put a huge strain on the band, because of anger among some band members over the poor quality of the mix. Several of the members of the band left at this point. The band reformed in 1979 for a few farewell shows at Max’s Kansas City with drummer Ty Stix sitting in for Nolan. The resulting live album Live at Max's Kansas City '79 is considered a punk classic. The Heartbreakers' song, London Boys, is a swipe at the Sex Pistols, in response to the Pistols' New York, a put-down of the New York Dolls.
The band re-formed occasionally to play at New York clubs until the death of Johnny Thunders in 1991. Jerry Nolan died a few months later, in 1992. Live shows often consisted of songs performed with the New York Dolls or taken from Johnny Thunders' solo career. Richard Hell rarely plays music live, concentrating instead on writing and spoken-word performances. Billy Rath's whereabouts are currently unknown, leading to various rumors such as that he died or became a priest. Walter Lure still performs about once a month with his band the Waldos, performing mostly Heartbreakers songs
03 All By Myself
The Heartbreakers Lyrics
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I just want to get to you
I don't want to see you there
I just want to get you there
All by myself
Not everybody else
I just watch your roller ball
Forget your friends and what they do
I got to get inside of you
I don't need society
To open up my life for me
I don't need no audience
To shoot you in my cunning sense
I don't think you understand
What's that dripping in your hand
All the things you thought you do
You finally met your Waterloo
The Heartbreakers' song "03 All By Myself" is a track that primarily focuses on the singer's desire to be with their partner. The lyrics in the first verse clearly demonstrate the singer's desire to get to their partner without any delay. They don't want to engage in small talk or see them somewhere, all they desire is to be with them. The chorus "All by myself Not everybody else" emphasizes that the singer doesn't want to be with anyone else but their beloved. The second verse follows the same pattern as the first verse, emphasizing the singer's focus and determination to be with their lover. This time, the singer focuses on how they don't need a societal institution like a wedding hall to be together.
The song's bridge, "I don't think you understand What's that dripping in your hand All the things you thought you do You finally met your Waterloo" takes a darker turn. The singer is suggesting that their partner has finally reached their breaking point, the moment when they realize their mistakes and the consequences of their actions. The song's overall lyrics portray the singer's desire to be with their lover and their willingness to go to any lengths to make that happen. It's bold, direct, and to the point, without any sugarcoating of emotions. The Heartbreakers' song "03 All By Myself" is a straightforward song that depicts the simplicity of love and the importance of being with one's significant other, regardless of societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to talk too much
I prefer actions over words
I just want to get to you
I desire to be close to you
I don't want to see you there
I don't care where we are, as long as we are together
I just want to get you there
I want to experience intimacy with you
All by myself
I don't need anyone else to be happy
Not everybody else
The opinions of others don't matter to me
I don't need no wedding hall
I don't require societal norms to express my love
I just watch your roller ball
I find pleasure in watching you having fun
Forget your friends and what they do
Let's focus on our relationship and not worry about others
I got to get inside of you
I crave complete physical and emotional intimacy with you
I don't need society
I don't adhere to societal expectations
To open up my life for me
I don't want society to dictate how I live my life
I don't need no audience
I don't require validation from others
To shoot you in my cunning sense
My instincts tell me that we belong together
I don't think you understand
You may not fully comprehend my feelings
What's that dripping in your hand
Your recent actions make me suspicious
All the things you thought you do
Your past actions might come back to haunt you
You finally met your Waterloo
You'll soon realize that you made a big mistake
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SAMUEL SKRBINSEK, RAYMOND GEERTS, ALEA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@G.A.Hamilton
One of the most underrated bands of all time.
@snowangel5707
Can I get a amen
@saucemcgoss2802
Amen!
@russcohen3779
Johnny thunders should have won every award
@murraypassarieu9115
RIP Walter Lure
@mojojojojuniper6122
Heard this in 1990 I was 18 fell in love since🎸🎶
@spamlambam234
This song gets in your head and won't leave, lucky me! Very catchy tune!
@vamboroolz1612
Perfection.
@cristinablarzino9565
Anthony Genzale..the greatest.His family was from Avellino,Southern Italy.A pure artist,a big heart.
@dustinpuckett1268
1977
That was year my dad left
And the rest is history….