Boredom
Buzzcocks · What Do I Get [2011]
I say what comes to my mind
I never get around to things
I live a straight - straight line
You know me - I'm acting dumb
you know the scene - very humdrum
boredom - boredom
I'm living in this movie
but it doesn't move me
I'm the man that's waiting for the phone to ring
Hear it ring-a-ding-a-f***ing-ding
You know me ...
You see there's nothing behind me
I'm already a has-been
my future ain't what it was
well I think I know the words that I mean
You know me ...
B'dum - b'dum
I've taken this extravagant journey
so it seems to me
I just came from nowhere
and I'm going straight back there
You know me ...
So I'm living in this movie
but it doesn't move me
so tell me who are you trying to arouse?
get your hands out of my trousers
You know me ...
Boredom
Boredom stands as a defining track on the Buzzcocks' 2011 album, What Do I Get. The song captures the band's enduring ability to distill complex emotional states into concise, energetic punk rock. Emerging from a long and prolific discography, this recording reflects the group's continued relevance decades after their initial rise in the late 1970s. The track exemplifies the sharp songwriting and melodic intensity that have characterized the band's body of work throughout their career. It serves as a reminder of their consistent output and ability to explore themes of modern alienation with characteristic wit and musical precision. As part of a celebrated catalogue, the song remains a testament to the enduring power of their sound.