Sheena Is a Punk Rocker
Yeah Yeah Yeahs (cover The Ramones) Lyrics
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Well, the kids are all hopped up and ready to go
Ready to go now
Got their surfboards
Gone to the discotheque, a go, go
But she just couldn't stay
She had to break away
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Sheena is a punk rocker, Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker, now
Sheena is a punk rocker, Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker, now
Well, she's a punk, punk, a punk rocker
Punk, punk, a punk rocker
Punk, punk, a punk rocker
Punk, punk, punk rocker
Well, the kids are all hopped up and ready to go
Ready to go now
Got their surfboards
Gone to the discotheque, a go, go
But she just couldn't stay
She had to break away
New York City really has it all
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
Sheena is a punk rocker, Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker, now
1, 2, 3, 4
Punk, punk, punk rocker
Punk, punk, punk rocker
Punk, punk, a punk rocker
Punk, punk, punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker, Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker, now
Sheena is a punk rocker, Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker, now
The song "Sheena Is A Punk Rocker" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs (cover of The Ramones' song) speaks about a girl named Sheena who is a punk rocker. The song mentions how the kids are all hopped up and ready to go, and how they are heading to the discotheque with their surfboards. However, Sheena couldn't stay and had to break away from the norms. Also, the lyrics highlight how New York City has everything for everyone to explore.
Overall, the idea of the song is to portray Sheena as a rebel who breaks away from the regular societal norms to pursue her passion for punk rock. Being in the punk rock scene during those times was very different from what was accepted in society. The song shows that Sheena is an independent woman who doesn't follow what's popular and instead follows her heart.
Overall, the song is a celebration of individuality and non-conformity. It aims to inspire people to be unique in their aspirations and to give them the confidence to pursue their passions, even if it means going against the norm.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, the kids are all hopped up and ready to go
The youth are full of energy and excited to embark on a new adventure
Ready to go now
They are eager to start immediately
Got their surfboards
They are equipped for fun, sun, and waves
Gone to the discotheque, a go, go
They are heading out to dance and have a good time
But she just couldn't stay
She couldn't conform to the norm and needed to break away
She had to break away
Her punk nature rebelled against the status quo
New York City really has it all
NYC offers opportunities and diversity that attracts many young people
Oh yeah, oh yeah
This is a celebratory anthem of punk rock spirit and freedom
Sheena is a punk rocker, Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a fierce and rebellious punk icon
Sheena is a punk rocker, now
Sheena represents the punk counter-culture that breaks away from mainstream values
Punk, punk, a punk rocker
Emphasizes the punk mentality of opposing conformity and rebellion
Punk, punk, punk rocker
Reinforces the punk mantra of non-conformity and anti-establishment
Contributed by Annabelle V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jessfuller3717
Well the kids are all hopped up and ready to go
They're ready to go now
They got their surfboards
And they're going to the Discotheque Au Go Go
But she just couldn't stay
She had to break away
Well New York City really has it all
Oh yeah, oh yeah.
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker now.
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker now.
She's a punk punk, a punk rocker
Punk punk, a punk rocker
Punk punk, a punk rocker.
Well the kids are all hopped up and ready to go
They're ready to go now
They got their surfboards
And they're going to the Discotheque Au Go Go
But she just couldn't stay
She had to break away
Well New York City really has it all
Oh yeah, oh yeah.
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker now.
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker now.
She's a punk punk, a punk rocker
Punk punk, a punk rocker
Punk punk, a punk rocker.
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker now
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker now
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker
Sheena is a punk rocker now
@georgeheingartner6995
OLD school Ramones fan here. Love this!
@SEXSOUP
I actually love this. The Ramones and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs are two of my favorite bands. I think they did a good job. (:
@AshleeisLegit
omg i didnt know the yeah yeah yeahs covered the ramones
thats so awesome
@BRAVENEWORDERFILMS
Heck yeah!
@voidshard4053
+fückin eh no i didnt like this music a lot
@AshleeisLegit
Morris Smit what?....
@thehipi
They do another cover of Ramones too - the Christmas song "Merry Christmas (I dont wanna fight tonight)"
@indiegente16
best cover ramones forever
@kmacmuzikmafia27
Wow, this is one of the only cover videos that commenters are actually accepting of. Usually they get all uptight and defensive, but the majority seems to love the Yeah Yeah Yeah's version just as much as the Ramones. Me too.
@theboywhodestroyed24
man being punk isn't being a mohawk person you know its just about standing out in the crowd and having the gut to stick with your own style! thats being punk :D