Die Alone
US 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 US Bombs' song "Die Alone," explore the aftermath of the punk rock movement and a cultural shift in London. The song begins by painting a picture of a city that is unrecognizable from its former glory days of Soho and Kings Road. The reference to Carnaby is a nod to the famous street that was once the epicenter of the swinging ‘60s but is now a symbol of what has been lost. The lyrics convey a sense of disappointment and disillusionment at the revolution that was promised by punk, which seems to have come to nothing. The future that the singer had imagined has not materialized, and they feel as if they are left to "die alone."
The lyrics then take a dig at the monarchy and the establishment. The reference to the Queen's Jubilee and kings getting change suggest that even though there is some movement in society, it is insignificant and does not bring about real change. The line about Malcolm McLaren being arrested for publicity highlights the opportunistic nature of the punk movement and its descent into commercialism. The theme of sex and fetish in punk rock, which is all that is left, is mentioned, suggesting that even though the punk movement was supposed to be about something more significant, the only thing that has survived is the hedonistic aspect.
The second half of the song explores the disunity and lack of direction within the punk movement. The line "At each other's throat, they couldn't trust themselves" highlights the inner conflict that was prevalent within the punk movement. The reference to "no one taking notes" shows how the history of the movement was not being recorded, and so, the reality of the situation is lost. The line "Living in the flaws of an imperfect world" encapsulates the idea that even though the singer is disillusioned with the movement, they recognize that it is all they have, and they must keep going.
In conclusion, "Die Alone" is a song about the disillusionment felt by those who experienced the punk rock movement in London. The lyrics describe a cultural shift and a lack of direction and unity within the punk rock community. The song encapsulates the idea that even though the movement may have failed in achieving its initial aims, the spirit of it still continues.
Line by Line Meaning
Walked all around through London Town
I wandered through the city of London, exploring its streets and sights.
Hung awhile on carnaby
I spent some time on the famous shopping street Carnaby Street.
What happened to the Soho
What has become of the vibrant neighborhood of Soho?
What happened to Kings Road
What has happened to the once-popular shopping district of Kings Road?
A revolution blitze
A revolutionary movement swept through the area with great force.
Completely smashed to bits
The results of the revolution were destructive and chaotic.
Of kids, what about the future
The youth who participated in the revolution were concerned about what their actions meant for the future.
I thought that there was none
It seemed to me that there was no hope for a better future.
Die Alone!
We will all ultimately face death on our own.
A queens jubilee, the kings gettin change
Despite Queen Elizabeth's celebration, significant political change was happening in the country.
And Malcomb gets arrrested for publicity
An individual named Malcomb was arrested, possibly for the sake of attention or a statement.
So let it Rock and Let it sex
Let us express ourselves freely and without shame.
The fetish in the Punk rock is left fo dead
The rebellious spirit of punk rock has been abandoned or forgotten.
At each others throat they couldn't trust themselves
The members of the revolutionary movement had trouble trusting each other and often fought amongst themselves.
No ones taking notes Tell it like it was
No one is officially documenting what happened during the revolution, so we must tell the story as it truly was.
Someone takes a stab and no one makes a stand
Someone takes a violent action, but no one else steps up to support or condemn it.
Living in the flaws of an imperfect world
We are all forced to navigate the imperfections and injustices of our society.
A fight for freedom freedom lost
Despite fighting for greater freedom, their battle ultimately resulted in losing some of their freedoms.
We Die aloneRemember the cause
We will all eventually die on our own, but we can find comfort in remembering the reason why we fought.
We die alone, So Die with a cause
Since we will inevitably die alone, we should make our deaths meaningful by fighting for a cause we truly believe in.
We die alone, a Calling of the punks
The message of dying alone is particularly resonant among punk rockers, perhaps because of their outsider status.
We die alone, Because I still trust no one.
The singer reflects on their distrust of others and how it has shaped their worldview and approach to life.
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