Love Kills
Ramones · We're Outta Here [1997]
Nancy was a broken queen
Their lives were so glamorous
Sid and Nancy were a mess
When you're hooked on heroin
Don't you know you'll never win
Drugs don't ever pay
You really did it your way
Love Kills
We still believe in anarchy
It makes me so damn angry
Sid and Nancy meant a lot to me
You may be dead but your souls are free
Like Romeo and Juliet
You two made a pact of death
Like the needle that ya used
Sid and Nancy were born to lose
Love Kills
Sid never meant any harm
He shot some dope into his arm
All he wanted was some fun
Now she's lying in a pool of blood
Always loaded, always high
Why did you have to die?
I'll say one thing is
It leaves me with a bitter taste
Love Kills
About Love Kills
"Love Kills" is a high-energy track by the Ramones, appearing on their 1997 compilation *We're Outta Here*. As a quintessential punk rock recording, the song exemplifies the band's signature style: driving rhythms, shouted vocals, and a relentless tempo that defined the genre's early sound. Released decades after their initial rise to fame, this track serves as a nostalgic reminder of the band's impact on 1970s and 1980s rock music. The recording captures the raw, unpolished aesthetic that made the Ramones icons of the punk movement, showcasing their ability to deliver short, punchy anthems that resonated with fans globally. Its inclusion in a later compilation highlights the enduring appeal of their catalog, allowing new listeners to experience the immediacy and power of their work through a lens of historical appreciation.