Useless ID started out in the mid 90′s and were the first Israeli punk rock… Read Full Bio ↴Useless ID started out in the mid 90′s and were the first Israeli punk rock band to NOT sound like The Exploited. During the first 2 years, Haifa city’s- Useless ID were mainly active in the Israeli punk/hardcore scene and after releasing their first demo tape they got sick of all the spitting at the local shows and decided it’s time to bail and move to the States for a while . It was around 1997 when they packed their shit and went on to play their first ever show abroad in 90210 Gilman street in Berkley CA. The band ended up staying in the SF Bay Area and played countless shows in basements, living rooms, back yards, community centers and club shows mostly in the west coast and sometimes with cool bands like – Lifetime, Good Riddance, H2O, Angry Samoans, TSOL, Teen Idols and many more.. Later on, between long U.S. tours the band recorded their first two albums and released them on their own label – Falafel Records (named after their favorite food) . While on tour, after playing a show with The Ataris, they caught the ear of Kris Roe (the Ataris) and the two bands ended up releasing a split album together on Kung Fu Records (“Let It Burn”). Following the split album with The Ataris, Useless ID got signed by Kung Fu, who put out their next 3 albums( between 1999 – 2005 ) In addition to their past releases. In between releases, Useless ID have put out many 7′s, 10”, splits and comps’, a DVD and also been featured on the Fat Wreck Chords compilations – “Short Music for Short People” and “Rock Against Bush # 2” . After an awesome experience recording their last record for Kung fu – “Redemption” with producers Bill Stevenson and Jason Livermore @ the Blasting Room Studios in Ft’ Collins CO’, Useless ID returned to the Blasting Room In 2007 to record their next record - ”The Lost Broken Bones” that came out in 2008 on Suburban Home Records in North America and on 4 other Labels -worldwide. In support of all of their records and releases, Useless ID have toured many times all over the planet : The U.S, Europe & The U.K, Japan, Australia, Russia and even places like China, Belorussia, Siberia, Palma de Mallorca and of course – Israel. Playing club shows and festivals such as -Vans Warped Tour, SXSW, Rock In Idro, Resurrection fest, and etc’ ,touring with bands like – No Use For A Name, Frenzal Rhomb, NOFX, The Vandals, Nerf Herder, Punchline, Strike Anywhere, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, This Is A Standoff, Die Toten Hosen, and many more and then punishing some of these great bands by bringing them over to play shows in Israel for a bowl of Hummus, Falafel and a burn in the eye at the shitty salty Dead Sea. In 2011, Useless ID returned to the Blasting Room Studios to record their 7th Album – “Symptoms” (Fat Wreck Chords) once again (for the 3rd time in a row) with Producers Bill Stevenson ,Jason Livermore and the Blasting Room crew wrapping up 12 hot new tracks .

Before I Go
USELESS I.D. Lyrics

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I'm leaving, screaming
My heart is bleeding now.
Why would you take this life away from me?

Don't you let go?
It makes you sad, I know.
We could've lived inside my 80's dream.

Before I go you should know that I'll always be here.
How could they keep me away from you?
Everytime I see my reflection in your eyes,
I know that one day you will be mine.

Imagine if we could disappear for a while,
Nothing would come between us when were away.

A scary rerun deep inside my head.
What could've happened to us if we had stayed?

Before I go you should know that I'll always be here.
How could they keep me away from you?
Everytime I see my reflection in your eyes,
I know that one day you will be mine.

[Instrumental]

Would we ever be the same if we let it fall apart?
Would we ever be the same if we let it fall apart?

Before I go you should know that I'll always be here.
How could they keep me away from you?

Everytime I see my reflection in your eyes,
I know that one day you will be mine.

Overall Meaning

The song Before I Go by USELESS I.D. discusses being separated from someone you love, perhaps by death or some other tragic event that leaves you with a deep sense of loss. The opening line "I'm leaving, screaming" implies that the singer may be dying or leaving this world behind, and their heart is bleeding from the pain of leaving their loved one behind. The next line "Why would you take this life away from me?" suggests that this separation was not something the singer wanted or chose, but rather something that was forced upon them.

The second verse shows the singer reminiscing about what could have been, expressing regret that they couldn't live out their dreams with their loved one. This is reflected in the lyrics "We could've lived inside my 80's dream". The singer wishes they could disappear with their loved one completely, and "nothing would come between us when were away". The idea of disappearing suggests that they wish their separation with their loved one never happened in the first place.

The ending of the song shows the singer still holding onto hope that they will someday be reunited with their loved one, even if it is not in this life. They express the desire that one day their loved one "will be mine", even if it takes an afterlife for that to happen. Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on separation and the pain of loss.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm leaving, screaming
I am leaving with a loud and intense expression of my emotions.

My heart is bleeding now.
I feel extreme emotional pain and suffering.

Why would you take this life away from me?
I am questioning why someone would make me suffer so much and take away my happiness.

Don't you let go?
Are you not holding on and staying with me through this difficult time?

It makes you sad, I know.
I understand that my suffering and pain is also affecting you emotionally.

We could've lived inside my 80's dream.
We could have had a happy and carefree life, reminiscing on the past.

Before I go you should know that I'll always be here.
I want you to know that even if I am physically gone, my presence and love will still be with you.

How could they keep me away from you?
I am questioning why there are external forces keeping us apart.

Everytime I see my reflection in your eyes,
Whenever I look deep into your eyes, I see a reflection of myself and my love for you.

I know that one day you will be mine.
I have faith and belief that one day we will be together and nothing will come between us.

Imagine if we could disappear for a while,
What if we could escape reality and be together without any distractions or obstacles?

Nothing would come between us when were away.
Without any external factors, we could fully be together and our love would not be hindered.

A scary rerun deep inside my head.
I am haunted by past memories and the fear of what could have happened if we had made different choices.

What could've happened to us if we had stayed?
I am wondering how our lives may have been different if we had stayed together.

Would we ever be the same if we let it fall apart?
I am questioning if our relationship would ever be the same if we let it dissolve.

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