Useless ID is a four-piece punk-rock band formed in Haifa, Israel in 1994.… Read Full Bio ↴Useless ID is a four-piece punk-rock band formed in Haifa, Israel in 1994. Like any other band, they started playing shows in their country. However, it wasn't until they started flying to California to play shows when they began to get international recognition. They created their own record label called Falafel Records, named after their favorite food. Eventually The Ataris came to hear of Useless ID's material. They liked it and offered to do a split EP under their previous record label, Kung Fu Records. Useless ID eventually got signed under Kung Fu Records themselves and have released three more subsequent records on that label. One of their songs, called "State of Fear", is featured in the Rock Against Bush, Vol. 2 compilation. In 2008, Suburban Home Records put out "The Lost Broken Bones", a solid 12 track album that hearkens back to the glory days of pop-punk, although it was darker, heavier and more aggressive than any of the band's previous efforts. Since 2011, the band has been signed to Fat Wreck Chords.

Band members:
* Yotam Ben Horin - Bass, Lead Vocals
* Ishay Berger - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
* Guy Carmel - Rhythm Guitar, Backup Vocals
* Yonatan Harpak - Drums, Percussion

Out Of Tune
Useless ID Lyrics

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Out of tune and out of place again
The same old crowd, the same expression
Never coming back again, rolling out of town

No one knew you came from far away
No one promised you much more than nothing
It's not like anyone here knows your name
It's not like anyone will stay

Out of tune and out of place again
The same old crowd, the same expression
Never coming back again, rolling out of town
Rolling out of town, running out of time

Long drive tonight
What's the point of it

They hate us here and they all
Really hate us there
But we don't really seem to care at all
About the politics of lazy kids who say
"Be like us or take the fall"

Out of tune and out of place again
The same old crowd, the same expression
Never coming back again, rolling out of town
Rolling out of town, running out of time

Long drive tonight
So what's the point of it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Useless ID's "Out Of Tune" depict a situation where the singer feels like an outsider, out of place, and unconnected from the people around them. They feel like they're always on the move, never staying in one place for too long, and for that reason, they remain an unfamiliar face to everyone they meet. Despite being acutely aware of their estrangement from society, they hold onto their freedom, not giving in to conformity or letting anyone dictate their choices. The refrain "out of tune and out of place again, the same old crowd, the same expression," establishes the ongoing sense of disassociation that the singer faces. They perceive themselves as being outside the mainstream, observing but never fully partaking.

The line "what's the point of it?" seems to suggest a feeling of aimlessness, that the singer does not see the purpose in the things they do or is unsure about their future. The second verse touches on frustration with society's expectations, especially as they grapple with not fitting into those expectations. The chorus repeats the sentiment of feeling like an outsider, highlighting that even as they roll out of town, they feel like they're constantly running out of time.

Overall, "Out Of Tune" paints a picture of someone who feels disconnected from society, questioning the motivations of others while also grappling with their own purpose. The song captures the angst and frustration of someone who is struggling to find their place in the world.

Line by Line Meaning

Out of tune and out of place again
Feeling completely disconnected and like you don't fit in once more

The same old crowd, the same expression
Surrounded by familiar faces who all seem to be stuck in the same rut you are

Never coming back again, rolling out of town
Leaving behind all that doesn't seem to work for you and to never look back

No one knew you came from far away
Being anonymous in a place where no one really knows or cares about your background

No one promised you much more than nothing
Not having any expectations or hope for anything better

It's not like anyone here knows your name
Feeling like you are nobody significant to anybody around you

It's not like anyone will stay
Believing that everyone around you will eventually leave just like you are planning to

Rolling out of town, running out of time
Leaving behind everything that has become unbearable and pressured by the limited time to get out of here

Long drive tonight
Taking a journey to escape from everything, but wondering if it will be worth it

What's the point of it
Questioning the purpose of all the hardships you're going through

They hate us here and they all
Being the subject of ridicule and rejection from a world that doesn't understand or accept you

Really hate us there
Encountering hatred both inside and outside your comfort zone

But we don't really seem to care at all
Trying to maintain a sense of indifference and to be unaffected by what others think about you

About the politics of lazy kids who say
Ignoring the ideologies of those who don't have a clear direction in life and are just following some kind of herd mentality

"Be like us or take the fall"
Feeling pressured to conform to the expectations of others or to be pushed to the margins of society

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, ACUM Ltd.
Written by: BEN HORIN YOTAM, BERGER ISHAY, CARMEL GUY

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