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God Save the Queen
Album: Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols
Date: 1977
Genre: Punk
Artist: Sex Pistols
The Sex Pistols were a punk band formed in London in 1975. Their initial career lasted just two and a half years; however, they are one of the most culturally influential acts in popular music. The Sex Pistols initiated the punk movement in the UK and were a significant influence on the early punk image
I Don’t Want to Grow Up
Album: Adios Amigos!
Date: 1995
Genre: Punk Rock, Rock
Artist: Ramones
The Ramones were a punk band formed in New York in 1974. During the band’s career they achieved limited success but now are considered highly influential. The band members adopted pseudonyms ending with the surname Ramone, however, none of the band were related.
I Believe in Miracles
Album: Brain Drain
Date: 1989
Genre: Rock
Artist: Ramones
The Ramones were a punk band formed in New York in 1974. During the band’s career they achieved limited success but now are considered highly influential. The band members adopted pseudonyms ending with surname Ramone, however, none of the band were related
The Damned
The Damned are a gothic punk rock band formed in London, England, in 1976 by the lead vocalist Dave Vanian, guitarist Brian James, bassist Captain Sensible, and drummer Rat Scabies. They were the first English punk rock band to release a single, ‘New Rose’, an album, ‘Damned Damned Damned,’ and to tour the USA. As one of the first gothic bands, the Damned influences the goth subculture with lead singer Vanian’s vampire-styled costumery, baritone voice and dark lyrics.
New Rose
Album: Damned Damned Damned
Date: 1977
Genre: Punk Rock
Lyrics by Brian James
Is she really going out with him?
I got a feeling inside of me
It’s kind of strange like a stormy sea
I don’t know why I don’t know why
I guess these things have got to be
I gotta new rose I got it good
Guess I knew that I always would
I can’t stop to mess around
I got a brand new rose in town
See the sun see the sun it shines
Don’t get too close or it’ll burn your eyes
Don’t you run away that way
You can come back another day
I got a new rose I got it good
Guess I knew that I always would
I can’t stop to mess around
I got a brand new rose in town
I never thought this could happen to me
This is strange why should it be
I don’t deserve somebody this great
I’d better go or it’ll be too late
I got a feeling inside of me
It’s kind of strange like a stormy sea
I don’t know why I don’t know why
I guess these things have got to be
I got a new rose I got her good
Guess I knew that I always would
I can’t stop to mess around
I got a brand new rose in town
The Damned
The Damned are a gothic punk rock band formed in London, England, in 1976 by the lead vocalist Dave Vanian, guitarist Brian James, bassist Captain Sensible, and drummer Rat Scabies. They were the first English punk rock band to release a single, ‘New Rose’, an album, ‘Damned Damned Damned,’ and to tour the USA. As one of the first gothic bands, the Damned influences the goth subculture with lead singer Vanian’s vampire-styled costumery, baritone voice and dark lyrics.
Feel the Pain
Album: Damned Damned Damned
Date: 1977
Genre: Punk Rock
Lyrics by Brian James
I know you’re cold but I’ve seen it before
I’ll take a chance on the wine
Your starched white lips intravenous she drips
In fear of turning blind
Hair to grey and some guys say
Shows you’re shows you’re growing old
Do it again I can’t explain
The light sure seems cold
Feel the pain it leaves no stain
Feel the pain the name of the game
Drop some blues time to choose
Why your heart is just a stabbing
Bloody eyes can’t describe
The nature of your hacking
Back to front the blade tastes blunt
In the safety of your bedroom
No desire to touch the fire
It’s just a just a sad obsession
Feel the pain
It leaves no stain (leaves no stain)
Feel the pain
The name of the game
Feel the pain
It leaves no stain (leaves no stain)
Feel the pain
The name of the game Feel the pain
Feel the pain
Feel the pain
Feel the pain
Feel the pain
Feel the pain
The Damned
The Damned are a gothic punk rock band formed in London, England, in 1976 by the lead vocalist Dave Vanian, guitarist Brian James, bassist Captain Sensible, and drummer Rat Scabies. They were the first English punk rock band to release a single, ‘New Rose’, an album, ‘Damned Damned Damned,’ and to tour the USA. As one of the first gothic bands, the Damned influences the goth subculture with lead singer Vanian’s vampire-styled costumery, baritone voice and dark lyrics.
Eloise
Date: 1985
Genre: Rock
Lyrics by Riz Ortolani
Every night I’m there
I’m always there
She knows I’m there and heaven knows
I hope she goes (Eloise)
I find it hard to realize
That love was in her eyes
It’s dying now
She knows I’m crying now
And every night I’m there
I break my heart to please
Eloise
Eloise
You know I’m on my knees yeah
I said please
You’re all I want so hear my prayer
My prayer
My Eloise is like the stars that please the night
The sun that makes the day
That lights the way (Eloise)
And when that star goes by
I’ll hold it in my hands and cry
Her love was mine
You know my sun will shine
Repeat chorus
You’re all I want you’ve got to hear my prayer
My prayer
My Eloise I’d love to please her
I’d like to care but she’s not there
And when I find you
I’d be so kind you’d want to stay
I know you’d stay
And as the days grow old
The nights grow cold
I want to hold her near to me
You know she’s dear to me
And only time will tell
And take away this lonely hell
I’m on my knees to my Eloise
Repeat chorus
You are my life so hear my prayer
You are the prize I know you’re there
I know you’re there
You’re all I want you gotta hear my prayer
Yeah yeah yeah
You’re all I need but you’re not there
Oh no you’re not there
No no no no
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
My Eloise
Oh I’d love to please her
Oh my Eloise
Oh my Eloise oh my Eloise
Don’t lie to me
I said no no no no
My Eloise
The Clash
The Clash were a rock band formed in London in 1976 and were a key player in the first wave of British punk rock. The Clash also contributed to the post-punk and new wave movements that emerged from the punk era. The band employed various elements from different genres such as dub, reggae, ska, funk, and rockabilly. The group disbanded in 1986.
Bankrobber
Date: 1980
Genre: Punk Rock
Lyrics by Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and Topper Headon
My daddy was a bank robber
But he never hurt nobody
He just loved to live that way
And he loved to steal your money
Some is rich, and some is poor
And that’s the way the world is
But I don’t believe in laying back
Sayin’ how bad your luck is
So he came to jazz it up
Never learned to shovel
Break your back to earn our pay
Don’t forget to grovel
My daddy was a bank robber
But he never hurt nobody
He just loved to live that way
And he loved to take your money
He’s gone now
The old man spoke up in a bar
Said “I never been in prison
A lifetime serving one machine
Is ten times worse than prison”
Imagine if all the boys in jail
Could get out now together
Whadda you think they’d want to say to us?
While we was being clever
Someday you’ll meet your rocking chair
‘Cause that’s where we’re spinning
There’s no point to want to comb your hair
When it’s grey and thinning
Oh
Hey, my daddy was a bank robber
But he never hurt nobody
He just loved to live that way
And he loved to steal your money
So he came to jazz it up
We never learned to shovel
Break your back to earn your pay
And don’t forget to grovel, hey
Get away, get away, get away, get away, get away, get away, get away
My daddy was a bank robber
But he never hurt nobody
He just loved to live that way
And he loved to steal your money
Hey
Run, rabbit run
Brrrp, strike out boys, for the hills
I can find that hole in the wall
I know that they never will
Daddy was a bank robber
But he never hurt nobody
He just loved to live that way
Siouxsie and the Banshees
Siouxsie and the Banshees were a rock band, formed in London in 1976 by Siouxsie Sioux (vocalist) and Steven Severin (bass guitarist). Initially associated with the punk scene the bad evolved to create a form of post-punk discord of daring rhythmic and sonic experimentation. Their debut album, ‘Scream’, was released in 1978 to critical acclaim. They disbanded in 1996 following a career that included 11 studio albums and 30 singles
Dear Prudence
Album: Nocturne
Date: 1983
Genre: Alternative/Indie
Lyrics by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Dear Prudence, won’t you come out to play
Dear Prudence, greet the brand new day
The sun is up, the sky is blue
It’s beautiful and so are you
Dear Prudence won’t you come out and play
Dear Prudence open up your eyes
Dear Prudence see the sunny skies
The wind is low the birds will sing
That you are part of everything
Dear Prudence won’t you open up your eyes?
Look around round
Look around round round
Look around
Dear Prudence let me see you smile
Dear Prudence like a little child
The clouds will be a daisy chain
So let me see you smile again
Dear Prudence won’t you let me see you smile?
Skunk Anansie
A British rock band, consisting of Skin on lead vocals and guitar, Cass on bass, guitar and backing vocals, Ace on guitar and backing vocals and Mark Richardson on drums and percussion, Skunk Anansie formed in 1994. The took their name Akan folk tales of Anansi the spider-man of Ghana and added Skunk to sound nastier.
Hedonism
Album: Stoosh
Date: 1996
Genre: Punk
Lyrics by Deborah Ann Dyer and Len Arran
I hope you’re feeling happy now
I see you feel no pain at all, it seems
I wonder what you’re doin’ now
I wonder if you think of me at all
Do you still play the same moves now?
Or are those special moods for someone else?
I hope you’re feeling happy now
Just because you feel good
Doesn’t make you right, oh no
Just because you feel good
Still want you here tonight
Does laughter still discover you?
I see through all the smiles that look so right
Do you still have the same friends now
To smoke away your problems and your life?
Oh how do you remember me?
The one that made you laugh until you cried
I hope you’re feeling happy now
Just because you feel good
Doesn’t make you right, oh no
Just because you feel good
Still want you here tonight, want you
Oh, no
Just because you feel good
Doesn’t make you right, oh no
Just because you feel good
Still want you here tonight, want you
Just because you feel good
Doesn’t make you right, oh no
Just because you feel good
Still want you here tonight, want you
I wonder what you’re doing now
I hope you’re feeling happy now
I wonder what you’re doing now
I hope you’re feeling happy now
Siouxsie and the Banshees
Siouxsie and the Banshees were a rock band, formed in London in 1976 by Siouxsie Sioux (vocalist) and Steven Severin (bass guitarist). Initially associated with the punk scene the bad evolved to create a form of post-punk discord of daring rhythmic and sonic experimentation. Their debut album, ‘Scream’, was released in 1978 to critical acclaim. They disbanded in 1996 following a career that included 11 studio albums and 30 singles.
Happy House
Album: Kaleidoscope
Date: 1980
Genre: Punk/New Age
Lyrics by Siouxsie Sioux and Steven Severin
This is the happy house — we’re happy here
In the happy house — oh it’s such fun
We’ve come to play in the happy house
And waste a day in the happy house
It never rains
We’ve come to scream in the happy house
We’re in a dream in the happy house
We’re all quite sane
This is the happy house — we’re happy here
There’s room for you if you say “I do”
But don’t say no or you’ll have to go
We’ve done no wrong with our blinkers on
It’s safe and calm if you sing along
This is the happy house — we’re happy here in the happy house
To forget ourselves — and pretend all’s well
There is no hell
Artist: Adam and the Ants
Adam and the Ants were a rock band active during the late 1970s and early 1880s. The group lasted from 1977 to 1982 and existed in two incarnations both fronted by Adam Ant. The first incarnation, May 1977 to November 1977, achieved a cult following during the transition from punk rock to new wave. Dave Barbarossa, Matthew Ashman and Leigh Gorman at the suggestion of Malcolm McLaren went on to form the controversial Bow Wow Wow. The second incarnation of the Ants included Marco Pirroni on guitar and drummer-producer Chris Hughes. The band went on to achieve commercial success in the UK and abroad which continued into Adam Ant’s solo career.
Title: Young Parisians
Date: 1978
Album: Antbox
Genre: Punk Rock
Young Parisians is the debut single from Adam and the Ants. Released in 1978 it was a cabaret-style number. It reflected the band’ experimental ethos which would also characterize their debut album, Dirk Wears White Sox, in 1979.
Lyrics by Adam Ant
Young Parisians are so French
They love Patti Smith
Young Parisians are so French
At the Champs Elysee
I want to go to Paris with you
Just to see what the French boys do
Why don't you come to Paris with me?
And see the young Parisians
Young Parisians are so French
They sit on the Metro
Young Parisians are so French
Not like me and you
I want to go to Paris with you
Just to see what the French boys do
Why don't you come to Paris with me?
And see the young Parisians
Alors… et maintenant:
I want to go to Paris with you
Just to see what the French boys do to you
Why don't you come to Paris with me?
And see the young Parisians
Young Parisians are so French
They're always called Dubois
Young Parisians are so French
Talk nothing but French
I want to go to Paris with you
Just to see what the French boys do
Why don't you come to Paris with me?
And see the young Parisians
They're so French
They're so French
They're so French
Ah-ooh
From the Back of the Wardrobe 