Die Alone
U.S Bombs Lyrics
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Hung awhile on carnaby
What happened to the Soho
What happened to Kings Road
A revolution blitze
Completely smashed to bits
Of kids, what about the future
Die Alone!
A queens jubilee, the kings gettin change
And Malcomb gets arrrested for publicity
So let it Rock and Let it sex
The fetish in the Punk rock is left fo dead
At each others throat they couldn't trust themselves
No ones taking notes Tell it like it was
Someone takes a stab and no one makes a stand
Living in the flaws of an imperfect world
A fight for freedom freedom lost
We Die aloneRemember the cause
We die alone, So Die with a cause
We die alone, a Calling of the punks
We die alone, Because I still trust no one.
The lyrics of "Die Alone" by U.S Bombs reflect on the decline of punk rock culture and how it represented non-conformity, freedom, and rebellion, but eventually fell apart due to mistrust, violence, and a lack of unity among its followers. The song's opening lines take us on a journey through London, specifically mentioning iconic places like Carnaby Street, Soho, and Kings Road, which were popular destinations for punk rockers in the 1970s. However, the singer starts to question what happened to these places and the punk culture they represented.
The second verse focuses on the conflicts within the punk rock scene, where even though it was supposed to represent freedom and rebellion, it ended up being not that different from the mainstream culture it was trying to rebel against. The mention of Malcolm McLaren, the infamous manager of the Sex Pistols, being arrested for publicity highlights how even the leaders of the punk movement were susceptible to selling out for fame and fortune. The line "The fetish in the Punk rock is left for dead" further emphasizes the song's theme of the decline of the punk rock culture and the loss of identity and purpose.
The chorus of the song, "Die Alone," is a reflection of the singer's belief that in the end, no matter how much one fights for a cause or a movement, we all end up dying alone. It suggests that the punk rockers' pursuit of freedom and rebellion was ultimately futile because they failed to cooperate and stand together. The lines "We Die alone, because I still trust no one" also betray a sense of bitterness and disillusionment within the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Walked all around through London Town
I wandered aimlessly around London city streets
Hung awhile on carnaby
I spent some time on Carnaby Street, a famous London shopping street
What happened to the Soho
What has become of the Soho area of London?
What happened to Kings Road
What has happened to the Kings Road, a famous street in London's Chelsea neighborhood?
A revolution blitze
A revolution that swept through the city quickly and decisively
Completely smashed to bits
It was destroyed beyond recognition
Of kids, what about the future
What about the children, what kind of future will they have?
I thought that there was none
I believed there was no hope for the future
Die Alone!
I would rather die alone than compromise my beliefs
A queens jubilee, the kings gettin change
The queen celebrates her jubilee while the government undergoes a changeover
And Malcomb gets arrrested for publicity
Malcolm, likely referring to Malcolm McLaren, an influential figure in punk rock, is arrested for the sake of publicity
So let it Rock and Let it sex
Let the music and sexual exploration of the punk rock scene continue
The fetish in the Punk rock is left for dead
The punk rock scene has abandoned its fetishistic side
At each others throat they couldn't trust themselves
The members of the punk scene were fighting amongst themselves and unable to trust each other
No ones taking notes Tell it like it was
No one is keeping track of events, so let's tell the real story
Someone takes a stab and no one makes a stand
Someone is attacked and no one helps them
Living in the flaws of an imperfect world
We must accept that we live in a world that is far from perfect
A fight for freedom freedom lost
We fought for freedom, but ultimately lost it
We Die aloneRemember the cause
We will die alone, but we can take pride in fighting for what we believe in
We die alone, So Die with a cause
We will die alone, so we must ensure that we are fighting for a just and worthy cause
We die alone, a Calling of the punks
The punk community is called to stand up for their beliefs
We die alone, Because I still trust no one.
I do not trust anyone, so I am willing to die for my cause alone
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: VON M CARLISLE, DE SHAUN DUPREE HOLTON, MARSHALL B III MATHERS, DENAUN M PORTER, LUIS RESTO, ANDY THELUSMA
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@theratspunk
Walked all around through London Town
Hung awhile on carnaby
What happened to the Soho
What happened to Kings Road
A revolution blitze
Completely smashed to bits
Of kids, what about the future
I thought that there was none
Die Alone!
A queens jubilee, the kings gettin change
And Malcomb gets arrrested for publicity
So let it Rock and Let it sex
The fetish in the Punk rock is left fo dead
At each others throat they couldn't trust themselves
No ones taking notes Tell it like it was
Someone takes a stab and no one makes a stand
Living in the flaws of an imperfect world
A fight for freedom freedom lost
We Die aloneRemember the cause
We die alone, So Die with a cause
We die alone, a Calling of the punks
We die alone, Because I still trust no one.
@rockydennis4497
Ahhhhh....this song + the skate is a recipe for a great day!!!!
@scottsylvia2857
The us bombs are such a great band they have so many great songs one of my favorite bands
@a.k.8529
Been a favorite album of mine for almost two decades now.
@littlemisssophie12
I've only just found this band -.-
@areyoujelton
Brings me back to high school.
@spooky3831
Best album. Best song
@motastank64
that opening guitar is sick!
@rodrigohernandezgolden492
I LOVE THIS SONG
I LOVE YOU US BOMBS
@toddlymcnulty4124
Other punk bands would take notes about how amazing the guitar tones are. Great song.
@dont.ripfuller6587
Yea, I ain't go nobody to share mummeries with that know 'em for what they are anymore. but when all the noise is blocked it's still downhill , in control but fast enough to check the nuts if they scrape, smiles for miles