For anyone who thinks Ramones weren’t deep… I could go deeper and talk about the band as a concept or an art statement, but frankly I don’t feel like it. Art speaks for itself and the longevity of the band and the music speaks for itself. It’s not escapism. It’s quite the opposite. The lyrics, by the way, are from DeeDee Ramone and Jean Beauvoir of the Plasmatics. Say what you might but they aren’t stupid.

I wish I was someone else
I’m confused, I’m afraid, I hate the loneliness
And there’s nowhere to run to
Nothing makes any sense, but I still try my hardest

Take my hand
Please help me man
Cause I’m looking for something to believe in
And I don’t know where to start
And I don’t know where to begin, to begin

If I was stupid or naive
Trying to achieve what they all call contentedness
If people weren’t such dicks and I never made mistakes
Then I could find forgiveness

Take my hand
Please help me man
Cause I’m looking for something to believe in
And I don’t know where to start
And I don’t know where to begin, oh no

I can’t be someone else
I don’t feel that it’s hopeless
I don’t feel that I’m useless

I can’t throw it all away
I need some courage to find my weakness
And with your love, I know with all my heart I can win

Cause I’m looking for something to believe in
And I just need something to believe in
I’m looking for something to believe in
And I just need something to believe in