The lyrics to this song refer heavily to singer John Lydon's tenure in his previous band, punk rock pioneers The Sex Pistols. Lyrics such as "You don't listen to a word I say / You only see me for the clothes I wear" indicate Lydon's unhappiness with his experience in The Sex Pistols, and indicate that he felt that many Sex Pistols fans only liked the band for their image and paid no attention to their revolutionary message. 'We were at rehearsal and it was really awful. Probably our first or second one. We just got Jim in the band so we had a group t… read more
The lyrics to this song refer heavily to singer John Lydon's tenure in his previous band, punk rock pioneers The Sex Pistols. Lyrics such as &qu… read more
The lyrics to this song refer heavily to singer John Lydon's tenure in his previous band, punk rock pioneers The Sex Pistols. Lyrics such as "You don't listen to a word I … read more
Public Image Ltd. (aka PiL), are an experimental band which formed in 1978 in London, England. Its original lineup was John Lydon (vocals) (formerly of the Sex Pistols), Keith Levene (guitar) and Jah Wobble (bass), although by 1983, the band's lineup would become a fluctuating one, revolving around Lydon. PiL are often cited as one of the most challenging and innovative bands of the post-punk period; John Lydon is quoted as saying he wanted to form an anti-rock band. They were influenced by a wide range of artists, especially esoteric artists like Can, Captain Beefheart, Tim B…read more