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I Can Drive
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And a seven-year-old anarchist is blowing up Berlin
My Subs LP is still brand new
But what does it matter? There's nothing I can do!
There's a great big hole in my back door
And everyone expects a nuclear war
I've been on the beer, I think I'm gonna spew
But what does it matter? There's nothing I can do!
And the system tells such fucking lies
Why should I believe what they say is true?
But what does it matter? There's nothing I can do!
There's nothing I can do!
I wouldn't do it for you!
But then you wouldn't do it for me
Well that's the facts you see
My ten-year-old sister's on the pill
Ronnie Biggs got a flat in Brazil
The third generation ain't got a clue
But what does it matter? There's nothing I can do!
The Subhumans' song "I Can Drive" is a reflection on the hopelessness felt by the singer in the face of a world in chaos. The song opens up with "Oh my God it's raining again/And a seven-year-old anarchist is blowing up Berlin," emphasizing the continuous cycle of destruction that seems to plague the world. The singer acknowledges that they have the means to escape this reality, as evidenced by their Subs LP that is still brand new, yet they feel trapped and unable to act.
The chorus, "But what does it matter? There's nothing I can do!" is repeated throughout the song, an echo of the singer's frustration and resignation. They describe a great hole in their back door, symbolic of the feeling that their world is constantly under attack, and mention the likelihood of a nuclear war. The singer has been drinking and feels unwell, but even that numbness cannot shield them from the harshness of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my God it's raining again
I am frustrated and upset that it is raining yet again.
And a seven-year-old anarchist is blowing up Berlin
There is chaos and destruction happening in the world, even from children who are too young to understand the repercussions.
My Subs LP is still brand new
I have something that should bring me enjoyment, but it feels insignificant in the grand scheme of things.
But what does it matter? There's nothing I can do!
I am feeling helpless and powerless to make any positive change in the world.
There's a great big hole in my back door
My physical belongings are being damaged, adding to my sense of frustration and hopelessness.
And everyone expects a nuclear war
The world situation feels dire and many believe that war is inevitable.
I've been on the beer, I think I'm gonna spew
I have been drinking and am feeling sick, adding to my sense of unease.
The dust in the road gets in my eyes
Even basic elements of the environment are causing me discomfort and distress.
And the system tells such fucking lies
I am feeling disillusioned with the political and social systems of the world.
Why should I believe what they say is true?
I am questioning the truth and legitimacy of what is being presented to me by those in power.
There's nothing I can do!
My sense of powerlessness is reinforced.
I wouldn't do it for you!
I am feeling resentful towards others for not helping me, even though I know I wouldn't do the same for them.
But then you wouldn't do it for me
I am acknowledging that my sense of resentment is hypocritical because I wouldn't help others either.
Well that's the facts you see
This is the reality of the situation.
My ten-year-old sister's on the pill
The world is becoming increasingly chaotic and nonsensical, as seen in the fact that a child is taking birth control.
Ronnie Biggs got a flat in Brazil
Even notorious criminals are able to evade punishment and live comfortably in other countries.
The third generation ain't got a clue
The following generations are growing increasingly detached from the realities of the world and the struggles of previous generations.
But what does it matter? There's nothing I can do!
My sense of helplessness continues to grow, as I feel that the chaos and disorder of the world is beyond my control.
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@jimbob7572
“My source is that I made it the fuck up”
An amazing line
@jujuteuxOfficial
sad that armstrong didn't go "thanks for noticing"
@henriquefinger935
Bro, are you high?
Let me check...
...Yes.
HIGH ON AMERICAN SPIRIT!!
@jujuteuxOfficial
ngl raiden's voice would be amazing for postal guy's voice
@zangalus2005
@@jujuteuxOfficial Oh my God... That VA and Max0r sound so much alike, its amazing, lol
@Attaxalotl
"Even in death, he's on crack"
@aboxofbeans
"My blood is red white and blue, Jack. I wonder what color yours is."
This line unironically goes HARD.
@Wizard_Cat
It's just blue, particularly Glacier Freeze Gatorade
@feffermickel
Seriously it’s a fantastic line. I can imagine President Funny Valentine saying it too
@user-pi1lb4tf2f
It really was. Specially spoken by Armstrong.
He has red and white blood as a person
And blue as someone coming from an elite family. Or might be the gatorade thing as partly cyborg.