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.
You Don't Belong
UK Subs Lyrics
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You're only girl in the way
Can't understand what you say
Your firm another time and space
You don't belong
You don't belong
You don't belong
You get on your kness and pray
Will inspiration come you way
You may as well sit their all the day
Cause you ain't got a thing to say
You don't belong
You don't belong
You don't belong
You don't belong today
The lyrics of UK Subs's song "You Don't Belong" convey a dismissive attitude towards the singer's subject. The subject is described as a woman, who is seen as an obstacle or impediment. The phrase "you're only girl in the way" suggests that the woman is preventing the singer from achieving something, or that she is simply inconsequential. The line "can't understand what you say" may indicate a lack of interest or respect for the woman's opinions or thoughts.
The chorus, which repeats "you don't belong" four times, reinforces the notion that the woman is unwanted or out of place. The use of repetition serves to emphasize the singer's conviction and reinforces the negative connotation of the phrase. The second verse adds to this by describing the woman as lacking purpose or direction. The line "you may as well sit there all the day, cause you ain't got a thing to say" suggests that the woman is unengaged and unproductive.
Overall, the song promotes a sexist and dismissive attitude towards women. It reinforces male dominance and trivializes the value of women's opinions and contributions. The song reflects a broader societal pressure that women should conform to narrowly defined roles and not interrupt male-dominated spaces.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't belong today
You are out of place or not suitable for the current situation.
You're only girl in the way
You are the only female present and perceived as an obstacle.
Can't understand what you say
Your words are incomprehensible or irrelevant to the conversation.
Your firm another time and space
Your beliefs and opinions do not align with the present time and place.
You don't belong
Repeated chorus emphasizing that you do not fit in.
You get on your knees and pray
You hope for divine intervention or inspiration to help you fit in.
Will inspiration come your way
You wonder if you will receive the guidance needed to fit in.
You may as well sit there all day
You have nothing to contribute and are better off remaining silent.
Cause you ain't got a thing to say
Because you lack the knowledge or relevance to participate in the conversation.
Contributed by Juliana M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.