Can't Say Anthing Nice

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I'm walking away from you

Don't want to be abused

Doberman eyes

Eagle claws

And your snake body says it all

You know your biggest problem

Is the way you comb your hair

And you see that it's too late now

Everybody's putting you down



You can't say anything nice

Not willing to sacrifice

Oh you can't say anything nice

You can't say anything nice

Not willing to sacrifice

Oh you can't say anything nice



Absent minded like a zombie

I can't control myself with you

A give give give, a take take take

Babe I'm through, through with you

You know your biggest problem

Is the way you comb your hair

And you see that it's too late now

Everybody thinks you're a clown



You can't say anything nice

Not willing to sacrifice

Oh you can't say anything nice

You can't say anything nice

Not willing to sacrifice

Oh you can't say anything nice



I'm walking away from you

Don't want to be abused

Doberman eyes

Eagle claws

And your snake body says it all

You know your biggest problem

Is the way you comb your hair

And you see that it's too late now

Everybody's putting you down



You can't say anything nice

Not willing to sacrifice

Oh you can't say anything nice

You can't say anything nice

Not willing to sacrifice

Oh you can't say anything nice

Can't Say Anthing Nice

Ramones' "Can't Say Anthing Nice" stands as a quintessential example of their signature punk energy, blending raw speed with the band's trademark brevity. Released during the height of their commercial success, the track exemplifies the New York Dolls-influenced garage rock sound that defined the early 1980s. The song features the band's characteristic interplay between Joey Ramone's driving bassline and Dee Dee Ramone's frantic drumming, creating a relentless rhythm that propelled them to global fame. As a staple of their discography, it captures the rebellious spirit and melodic simplicity that made the Ramones the most influential punk rock act of their era. The recording serves as a definitive snapshot of the genre's evolution from its underground roots to mainstream dominance.