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

Pink Stars and Magazines
Useless ID Lyrics

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Pink stars and magazines. Your latest issue.
Save me the drama queen for one day.
Tattoo my name into your heart and smile.
Obsession is your only way.
Now that I threw all my medicine away,
Ill never knock on your door again.
These rotting butterflies dwell in your stomach.
When it comes to you I have no conscience.

You're living your life in a lie,
You're living your life in a lie.
This sweet candy is dirty from the inside.
Now that I threw all my medicine away,
Ill never knock on your door again.

The damage is done we'll never be a part of anything,
Anything at all. Don't follow me around.

Overall Meaning

The song Pink Stars and Magazines by Useless ID depicts the story of a person who has finally let go of a toxic relationship. The opening lyrics, "Pink stars and magazines. Your latest issue," suggest that the singer is no longer interested in trying to keep up with their partner's superficial interests. The line, "Save me the drama queen for one day," implies that the partner is overly dramatic and difficult to deal with.

The singer then tries to distance themselves from their ex-partner by saying, "Tattoo my name into your heart and smile. Obsession is your only way." This could either be interpreted as the partner's own obsession with the singer, or the singer's obsession with getting their ex to care about them again. However, the line, "Now that I threw all my medicine away, I'll never knock on your door again," suggests that the singer has come to terms with the fact that their relationship is over and they need to move on.

The chorus, which repeats the phrase, "You're living your life in a lie," further emphasizes the toxicity of the relationship. The line, "These rotting butterflies dwell in your stomach" suggests that the partner is consumed by their own negativity and anxiety. The singer also admits to being a part of the problem, saying, "When it comes to you I have no conscience."

The final lines of the song, "The damage is done we'll never be a part of anything, anything at all. Don't follow me around," suggests that the singer is finally free from the relationship and has no intentions of getting back together with their ex-partner.

Line by Line Meaning

Pink stars and magazines. Your latest issue.
You're obsessed with the superficial, the glitz and glamor portrayed in magazines like your latest one filled with pink stars. It's clear that you focus on materialistic things.

Save me the drama queen for one day.
You tend to overreact and make every day seem like a tragedy. For once, can you please tone it down and not make everything seem so dramatic?

Tattoo my name into your heart and smile.
You claim to love me, but it just seems like a shallow gesture. If you truly love me, why not tattoo my name into your heart, which signifies a much deeper commitment, and a genuine smile is all I need, not just a facade.

Obsession is your only way.
Your obsession with me is scary and unhealthy. You need to find a healthier way to cope and move on.

Now that I threw all my medicine away, Ill never knock on your door again.
I used to rely on medicine to numb the pain of your absence, but now I know that I need to completely cut you out of my life. I won't come knocking on your door in pain anymore.

These rotting butterflies dwell in your stomach.
You're so wrapped up in your own feelings and worries that you don't realize that you're letting those worries rot and consume you. You need to let go and not let the butterflies in your stomach continue to die off.

When it comes to you I have no conscience.
I'm so blinded by my feelings for you that I don't think clearly when it comes to you. It's almost like my conscience is sleeping when it comes to you.

You're living your life in a lie, You're living your life in a lie.
You're not being true to yourself and your feelings. You are living a life of lies and pretending to be someone you're not.

This sweet candy is dirty from the inside.
You may seem sweet on the outside, but inside, you're hiding something and it's not pretty. Your true colors are coming through.

The damage is done we'll never be a part of anything, Anything at all. Don't follow me around.
We've both done too much damage to ever be a part of each other's lives again, even in small ways. Don't try to continue following me around, trying to win me over. It's not going to happen.

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

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