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

P.S. The Scene Is Dead
Useless ID Lyrics

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Do you know what its like
To live somewhere that sucks?
And everyone tries to bring you down.
No place for you to go
And see a punk rock show.
And spend your whole life trying to get out.

Overall Meaning

In "P.S. The Scene Is Dead," Useless ID sings about the challenges of growing up in a place that doesn't support a certain culture or community, specifically punk rock music. The lyrics describe the feeling of being isolated and unsupported in a place that doesn't offer any opportunities to pursue one's passions. The repetition of the phrase "bring you down" emphasizes the negativity and discouragement that these surroundings can bring.

The lyrics also express a desire to break free from these constraints and pursue something bigger and better. The phrase "spend your whole life trying to get out" suggests a sense of urgency and determination to leave this environment and find a place where the singer can be accepted and appreciated for who they are.

Line by Line Meaning

Do you know what its like
Have you ever experienced or can you comprehend the feeling and circumstances that are being referred to?

To live somewhere that sucks?
To reside in a location that is unpleasant or unappealing.

And everyone tries to bring you down.
When the people around you attempt to diminish your spirits or confidence.

No place for you to go
Having nowhere to turn or escape to.

And see a punk rock show.
Being unable to find or attend a live performance of punk rock music, which may serve as a source of solace or joy.

And spend your whole life trying to get out.
Devoting a significant portion of your existence trying to move away from or transcend the negative experiences and environment that you are currently in.

Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: KRIS ROE

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