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.
Stay Away
UK Subs Lyrics
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(I don't know why)
I'd rather be deal than cool
(I don't know why)
Every line ends in rhyme
(I don't know why)
Less is more, love is blind
(I don't know why)
Stay
Stay away
Stay away
Stay away
Give an inch, take a smile
(I don't know why)
Fashion shits, fashion stile
(I don't know why)
Throw it out and keep it in
(I don't know why)
Have to have poison skin
(I don't know why)
Stay
Stay away
Stay away
Stay away
I don't know why
I don't know why
Stay
Stay away
Stay away
Stay away
Monkey See, monkey do
CI don't know why)
I'd rather be deal than cool
(I don't know why)
Every line ends in rhyme
(I don't know why)
Less is more, love is blind
(I don't know why)
Stay
Stay away
Stay away
Stay away
I don't know why
I don't know why
Stay
Stay away
Stay away
Stay away
Stay
Stay away
Stay away
Stay away
Stay away
Stay away
God is gay
The UK Subs’ song “Stay Away” is a social commentary reflecting on the superficiality of modern society. The song starts with the line “Monkey see, monkey do” suggesting that people often mimic what others are doing without thinking about their own values and beliefs. The singer then goes on to say, "I'd rather be real than cool" indicating that authenticity is more valuable than trying to keep up with trends.
The fourth line, "Less is more, love is blind," may suggest that less materialistic things provide more satisfaction than money or material possessions. In contrast, "love is blind" may be a warning against being too quick to fall in love without considering any potential negative consequences. The chorus ("Stay away") can be interpreted as a call to distance oneself from society's superficiality and stay true to one's beliefs and values.
The second verse suggests that fashion is fleeting and superficial ("fashion shits, fashion stile"), and it is better to focus on substance rather than style. The last two lines ("Have to have poison skin / Stay away") can be interpreted as a warning against trying to be someone you’re not and instead embracing and accepting one's unique characteristics.
Overall, the song "Stay Away" warns against blindly following trends and instead urges individuals to remain authentic and true to their own values.
Line by Line Meaning
Monkey see, monkey do
People often imitate without thinking
(I don't know why)
The reason for this behavior is unknown
I'd rather be real than cool
I prefer authenticity over popularity
(I don't know why)
The reason for this preference is unknown
Every line ends in rhyme
Each verse in this song follows a rhyming scheme
(I don't know why)
The reason for this creative choice is unknown
Less is more, love is blind
Simplicity can be more effective than complexity; Love can make people overlook flaws
(I don't know why)
The reason for this statement is unknown
Stay
Warning to stay away
Stay away
Advice to keep distance
Give an inch, take a smile
Others can take advantage of your kindness
(I don't know why)
The reason for this behavior is unknown
Fashion shits, fashion style
Trends can be temporary and worthless
(I don't know why)
The reason for this statement is unknown
Throw it out and keep it in
Sometimes it's best to let go, but other times we must hold on
(I don't know why)
The reason for this advice is unknown
Have to have poison skin
We need to protect ourselves from negative influences
(I don't know why)
The reason for this metaphor is unknown
God is gay
This line seems irrelevant and misplaced
I don't know why
The artist is uncertain
Stay
Repeating the warning to stay away
Stay away
Repeating the advice to keep distance
Stay away
Final warning to keep distance
Stay away
Insisting on staying away from the subject
Stay away
Repeating the final warning to stay away
Stay away
Last repetition of the same advice
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Kurt Cobain
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@unixfreak
UK Subs + Nirvana, two of my favourite bands of all time. What a combo.
@RoiAleTea
ty for high quality of this great song
@MrMrjohnkyle
I first heard this a decade ago and yesterday i was asked by my producer what drum sound we were looking for and i immediately said "trashy like that uk sub nirvana cover"
@elmarito462
buenisima
@lpsglow6882
Hi
@matheussabbath8687
uk subs e foda
@exteve2675
lol
@todzysmith9986
dla bombe