The Vindictives are a Chicago-based punk pop group formed in 1990, and were… Read Full Bio ↴The Vindictives are a Chicago-based punk pop group formed in 1990, and were active through 1996. They are peers with Screeching Weasel, The Queers and other bands from the era, they are also heavily-influenced by the Ramones. Joey Vindicitive's characteristic nasal melodies often told the story of alienation, psychosis, social-ills, and contiunally rejected rules of politeness. The lyrics are often intelligent outrages communicated through intentionally immature self defeating soliloquies.

They began their career in 1991, cutting their first 7" record later that year with the lineup of Joey Vindictive (vocals), Johnny Personality (bass), Billy Blastoff (guitar), Dr. Bob (guitar), P.J. Parti (drums) and Erik Elsewhere (drums). The band would end up releasing 12 albums until July of 1996, when Joey Vindictive revealed that his health issues would prevent the band from going on. Luckily for him, he overcame his ailments to re-form the band in 2000, cutting a new album and overseeing the re-release of a significant part of their catalog. Dr. Bob died in 2003 due to a heroin overdose. Their song "The Invisible Man" was featured in the Ubisoft game Watch Dogs, where it attracted attention to restart the band once more in 2013, releasing a new EP titled Mono-Flexi, and to remaster most of their previous songs as Songbooks coming in volumes starting from I to III.

The Vindictives' website is currently down indefinitely.

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No Rules In Love
The Vindictives Lyrics

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Say it's alright
If you really love me
It's my life
And I really wanted you that night
Was about to break
If I could just take off my pants
Time is not to waste
We couldn't let it slide through our hands

When my heart called
You answered me
When I was lonely
You were there for me

There's no rules in love
Can't you see?
No rules in love
For you and me
No rules in love

Walking through the streets
The echo of our footsteps in time
In between the beats
Tell me that you'll always be mine

I really want to trust you
Like I'm ready to?
I've been waiting so long
And I never refused

There's no rules in love
Can't you see?
No rules in love
For you and me
No rules in love

All my life, been living on the same dreams
Sometimes they seemed so real
All my love I held deep inside me
I wanted to feel
I want to fuckin' feel

Yeah I wonder
What you're doing tonight
I can see you laughing at me
As I closed my eyes

There's no rules in love
Can't you see?
No rules in love
For you and me
No rules in love (no rules in love)
No rules in love (no rules in love)
No rules in love (no rules in love)
No rules in love (no rules in love)
No rules in love

Overall Meaning

The Vindictives song 'No Rules In Love' is a love-centered track that speaks of the inability to control how one feels when they are in love. The opening lyrics, "Say it's alright, If you really love me," show a willingness to let go and follow one’s heart completely. Similarly, the idea that "there's no rules in love" implies that there is no need to hold back when it comes to love.

Throughout the song, the singer is honest about their feelings and desires, expressing their desire to be with someone and not wanting to waste time. The line "It's my life and I really wanted you that night" is a direct statement of their intentions, while "Time is not to waste, We couldn't let it slide through our hands" reinforces the idea of seizing the moment.

The chorus, "No rules in love, can't you see?" is repetitive and straightforward, emphasizing the central theme of the song. The bridge serves as a moment of uncertainty, as the singer expresses their need to trust the person they are in love with. Overall, the song conveys a sense of passion and a willingness to follow one’s heart despite the lack of control.

Line by Line Meaning

Say it's alright
Give me your affirmation that it's alright.

If you really love me
If your love for me is genuine and true.

It's my life
I have the right to pursue my own happiness.

And I really wanted you that night
I desired you passionately on that particular night.

Was about to break
I was about to give in to my desires.

If I could just take off my pants
If I could give in to my physical urges.

Time is not to waste
We have to seize the moment and not let it slip away.

We couldn't let it slide through our hands
We couldn't afford to let this opportunity pass us by.

When my heart called
When I was feeling emotional and vulnerable.

You answered me
You were there for me when I needed you the most.

When I was lonely
When I was feeling alone and isolated.

You were there for me
You provided me with emotional support and companionship.

There's no rules in love
Love is an unpredictable and uncontrollable emotion.

Can't you see?
Can't you understand and accept this fact?

For you and me
This applies to both of us in our relationship.

Walking through the streets
Strolling through the city streets together hand in hand.

The echo of our footsteps in time
Our synchronized footsteps symbolize the harmony in our relationship.

In between the beats
In the moments of silence between our shared laughter and conversation.

Tell me that you'll always be mine
Promise me that you will stay loyal and committed to me.

I really want to trust you
I am ready to put my faith in you.

Like I'm ready to?
Am I really ready to put my trust in you?

I've been waiting so long
I have been longing for this kind of intimacy and connection for a very long time.

And I never refused
I never hesitated to follow my heart when it came to you.

All my life, been living on the same dreams
I have been chasing the same dreams and desires my entire life.

Sometimes they seemed so real
These dreams felt so vivid and tangible at certain moments.

All my love I held deep inside me
All of my intense and passionate feelings were bottled up inside of me.

I wanted to feel
I longed to experience a deeper emotional connection and intimacy.

I want to fuckin' feel
I am desperate to experience intense emotions and sensations.

Yeah I wonder
I am curious and uncertain about your current whereabouts and emotions.

What you're doing tonight
What activities and experiences you are involved in at this moment in time.

I can see you laughing at me
I can sense that you are mocking or teasing me in some way.

As I closed my eyes
As I retreat into my own thoughts and emotions.

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