Formed in 1976, as the UK Subversives, in London, United Kingdom the origin… Read Full Bio ↴Formed in 1976, as the UK Subversives, in London, United Kingdom the original line up consisted of Harper, Nicky Garrett (guitar), Pete Davies (drums) and Paul Slack (bass), although the line-up of the band changed frequently. Their style combined the energy of punk and the rock and roll edge of the then thriving pub rock scene.

Early success was found with singles such as "Warhead", "I Live in a Car", and "Tomorrow's Girls", with several of their songs managing to enter the United Kingdom's Top Forty. Their biggest selling album came with 1980's Crash Course.

With the arrival of new bassist Alvin Gibbs and drummer Steve Roberts in the early 1980s, the songs took on a heavier sound, faster, better quality. But always the punk views. The band has continued to perform, being one of the last surviving bands of Britain's punk era. They have toured constantly over the years.

Now in 2015, with the addiition of Jet on guitar and Jamie Oliver on drums, UK Subs have just released their 25th studio album 'Yellow Leader' to a crescendo of critical acclaim, bringing the band to the final step in their 40 year old mission - to record and release every official album in alphabetical order from A to Z.

Limo Life
UK Subs Lyrics

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I'm sitting here and I wonder why
Could this be true
I'm a dog I am selfish
And did I really do this to you
One day I'll wake up from this dream
And I'll wonder where I am
This God forsaken everybody's taken
It's a nowhere land

All I need is a little bit of action
You can't take five in this limo life
So what's the satisfaction

The rock and roll hall's downtown
They don't know my name
I could be Valentino
To them it's just a game
I stand naked on the street
I scream 'til I'm blue
Nobody sees nobody hears
I'm only passing through

All I need is a little bit of action
But you can't take five in this limo life
So what's the big attraction
Yeah, yeah, yeah

Don't look at me so seriously
What did I say
I am lost then I'm found
Doesn't matter anyway
One day I'm gonna break on through
To the ....??......???
'Til that day comes along
Down the road I go, just looking

All I need is a little bit of action
But you can't take five in this limo life
So what's the big attraction

All I need is a little bit of action
But you can't take five in this limo life
So what's the big attraction

All I need is a little bit of action
But you can't take five in this limo life
So what's the big attraction

All I need is a little bit of action

But you can't take five in this limo life
So what's the big attraction

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of UK Subs's song "Limo Life" explore the disillusionment of a rock star who constantly craves excitement, but ultimately finds himself empty and unsatisfied. The opening lines, "I'm sitting here and I wonder why/Could this be true," suggest a sense of disconnection and confusion. The singer then admits that he is selfish, acknowledging that his hedonistic lifestyle has probably hurt others.

The second verse describes the singer's frustration with the music industry's superficiality. Despite his success, he feels like an outsider who is not recognized for his talent. He imagines standing "naked on the street" and screaming, but nobody hears him. This imagery can be interpreted as a metaphor for the loneliness that often accompanies fame.

The chorus expresses the singer's desire for "a little bit of action," but the repetition of the phrase "you can't take five in this limo life" suggests that he is trapped in a cycle of constant stimulation that fails to bring him fulfillment. In the final verse, the singer resigns himself to the fact that he may never find true satisfaction, but he keeps moving forward in search of something more.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm sitting here and I wonder why
The singer is questioning their current situation.

Could this be true
They are unsure if their situation is real or not.

I'm a dog I am selfish
The singer admits to being self-centered.

And did I really do this to you
The artist is questioning if they caused harm to others.

One day I'll wake up from this dream
The artist hopes to escape their current reality.

And I'll wonder where I am
The singer is unsure of their physical or emotional location.

This God forsaken everybody's taken
The singer expresses their feelings of being alone and abandoned.

It's a nowhere land
The current situation feels pointless and lacking direction.

All I need is a little bit of action
The artist desires excitement and stimulation.

You can't take five in this limo life
The artist acknowledges that they cannot afford to waste time or opportunities.

So what's the satisfaction
The singer questions if there is any true fulfillment in their current lifestyle.

The rock and roll hall's downtown
The artist references a location associated with fame and success.

They don't know my name
The singer feels unrecognized and unimportant.

I could be Valentino
The singer recognizes the superficial nature of fame and fortune.

To them it's just a game
Others view the singer's struggles as a form of entertainment.

I stand naked on the street
The artist feels exposed and vulnerable.

I scream 'til I'm blue
The artist is desperate to be heard and acknowledged.

Nobody sees nobody hears
The singer is largely ignored and overlooked.

I'm only passing through
The singer feels transient and uncertain about their future.

Down the road I go, just looking
The artist is searching for something, but unsure of what it is or where to find it.

Don't look at me so seriously
The artist is uncomfortable with the attention they receive.

What did I say
The artist is unsure of how they are being perceived.

I am lost then I'm found
The singer's emotions are constantly shifting and unpredictable.

Doesn't matter anyway
The artist doesn't believe their situation is significant or important.

One day I'm gonna break on through
The singer hopes to overcome their struggles and find success.

To the ....??......???
The lyrics are unclear, and the true meaning is unknown.

'Til that day comes along
The singer is patiently waiting for their opportunity.

All I need is a little bit of action
The artist desires excitement and stimulation.

But you can't take five in this limo life
The artist acknowledges that they cannot afford to waste time or opportunities.

So what's the big attraction
The singer questions if there is any true fulfillment in their current lifestyle.

All I need is a little bit of action
The singer desires excitement and stimulation.

But you can't take five in this limo life
The artist acknowledges that they cannot afford to waste time or opportunities.

So what's the big attraction
The artist questions if there is any true fulfillment in their current lifestyle.

All I need is a little bit of action
The artist desires excitement and stimulation.

But you can't take five in this limo life
The singer acknowledges that they cannot afford to waste time or opportunities.

So what's the big attraction
The artist questions if there is any true fulfillment in their current lifestyle.

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Comments from YouTube:

E.I Watson

2y↑2

Still one of the best live bands ever.

Justin Dalby

6y↑5

I’m pretty sure this is an Urban Dogs song originally but that’s me showing my age coz it’s still a classic & still one of the best songs ever released. God bless Charlie & The Subs

Richard

It is

Lou

2y↑1

If I am not wrong, he recorded it first with the UK Subs (a demo, at least) and later made another version with the Dogs (lyrics included), which is the one do I preffer.