The Mr. T Experience are a punk-pop band from Berkeley, California who form… Read Full Bio ↴The Mr. T Experience are a punk-pop band from Berkeley, California who formed in the 1980s. Taking their name from professional wrestler, bouncer-turned-actor and television personality Mr. T, The Mr. T Experience, or "MTX", create primarily pop-punk music featuring a mixture of comedic, satirical, and romantic lyrics. They emerged from the same Gilman Street Project/Lookout! Records pop-punk scene that also produced other notable acts, including Green Day and Operation Ivy.

With nearly each album, however, their lineup has continually shifted -- with front man Dr. Frank (real name Frank Portman) now remaining as the only original member of the group. MTX are also best known for introducing just about every live song with the line, "This is a song about a girl...".

Their most recent album, "Yesterday Rules", was released in 2004.

The End of the Ramones
The Mr. T Experience Lyrics

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Hey hey there Ivy well let's go out tonight there's a punk rock show we can see the Ramones and everything will be all right it's the end of the Ramones we're so sad cause we all know it's the end of the Ramones they're gonna start with the Blitzkrieg Bop and we'll be having fun and when they get to the Cretin Hop we'll know they're almost done it's the end of the Ramones we're so sad cause we all know it's the end of the Ramones Joey is a vegetable Dee Dee's going bald Johnny got kicked in the head but the kids still love them all it's the end of the Ramones we're so sad cause we all know it's the end of the Ramones.

Overall Meaning

The Mr. T Experience's song, The End of the Ramones, is both an homage and a lament to one of the greatest bands in punk rock history, the Ramones. The song is narrated by someone named Ivy who invites the listener to join her at a Ramones show, acknowledging that it could be the last time they will be able to see the band together, as Joey is described as a vegetable, Dee Dee is going bald, and Johnny had been kicked in the head. Despite these health issues, the Ramones were still much loved by their fans, including Ivy and the singer, who are both mourning the end of an era - the end of a band that has shaped and defined punk rock music.

The song is a touching tribute to the Ramones, who were known for their simplicity, speed and energy. The Mr. T Experience captured the punk rock spirit of the Ramones in this song by featuring fast-paced instrumentals that replicate the Ramones' sound. The lyrics represent not only the end of a band, but also the end of an era in music, as the Ramones' influence continues to be felt in contemporary punk rock.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey hey there Ivy well let's go out tonight
Let's go out and have a good time together, Ivy.

there's a punk rock show we can see the Ramones
We have the opportunity to see the legendary punk rock band, the Ramones.

and everything will be all right
Watching the Ramones perform will make everything better.

it's the end of the Ramones we're so sad cause we all know
We're feeling sad because we know that this may be the last time we see the Ramones perform.

they're gonna start with the Blitzkrieg Bop and we'll be having fun
The Ramones will likely start their set with their popular song, 'Blitzkrieg Bop,' and we'll enjoy ourselves.

and when they get to the Cretin Hop we'll know they're almost done
As they play 'Cretin Hop,' we'll realize that their performance is coming to an end.

Joey is a vegetable
Joey Ramone is not in good health and is unable to perform like he used to.

Dee Dee's going bald
Dee Dee Ramone is losing his hair and showing signs of aging.

Johnny got kicked in the head
Johnny Ramone suffered an injury and is having difficulties performing.

but the kids still love them all
Despite their physical setbacks, the Ramones still have a loyal fan base.

it's the end of the Ramones we're so sad cause we all know it's the end of the Ramones.
We're feeling melancholy because we realize that this could be our last chance to see the Ramones perform.

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