The Los Angeles Songfacts says: X was known for songs about the seedy side of Los Angeles, covering the shady characters and unsavory places instead of the glamourous side commonly portrayed in the media. This song is about a very racist person that feels compelled to leave the city for a less diverse environment. It's not about a real person, but a type of person X vocalist Exene Cervenka came across.
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The Los Angeles Songfacts says: X was known for songs about the seedy side of Los Angeles, covering the shady characters and unsavory places instead … read more
The Los Angeles Songfacts says: X was known for songs about the seedy side of Los Angeles, covering the shady characters and unsavory places instead of the glamourous side commonly portr… read more
There are at least 8 artists called "X". 1: X (America) X is an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles. The original members are vocalist Exene Cervenka, vocalist-bassist John Doe, guitarist Billy Zoom and drummer D. J. Bonebrake. The band released seven studio albums from 1980 to 1993. After a period of inactivity during the mid-to-late 1990s, X reunited in the early 2000s and continues to tour as of 2023. X achieved limited mainstream success but influenced various genres of music, including punk rock, Americana, and folk rock. In 1991, Music critic Robert Hilbu… read more
There are at least 8 artists called "X". 1: X (America) X is an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles. The original members are vocalist Exene Cervenka, vocalist-bassist… read more
There are at least 8 artists called "X". 1: X (America) X is an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles. The original members are vocalist Exene Cervenka, vocalist-bassist John Doe, guitarist Billy Zoom and drummer D.… read more