53rd & 3rd
Ramones
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If you think you can, well come on man I was a Green Beret in Vietnam No more of your fairy stories 'Cause I got my other worries Fifty-third and third standing on the street Fifty-third and third I'm tryin' to turn a trick Fifty-third and third you're the one they never pick Fifty-third and third don't it make you feel sick? If you think you can, well come on man I was a Green Beret in Vietnam No more of your fairy stories 'Cause I got my other worries Fifty-third and third standing on the street Fifty-third and third I'm tryin' to turn a trick Fifty-third and third you're the one they never pick Fifty-third and third don't it make you feel sick? Then I took out my razor blade Then I did what God forbade Now the cops are after me But I proved that I'm no sissy Fifty-third and third standing on the street Fifty-third and third I'm tryin' to turn a trick Fifty-third and third you're the one they never pick Fifty-third and third don't it make you feel sick? Fifty-third and third Fifty-third and third Fifty-third and third Fifty-third and third Fifty-third and third Fifty-third and third Fifty-third and third Fifty-third and third
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Written by: DOUGLAS COLVIN, JEFF HYMAN, JOHN CUMMINGS, THOMAS ERDELYI
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"53rd & 3rd" is a song by American punk rock band the Ramones, from their eponymous debut album released in 1976.
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Song WriterIt was written by bassist Dee Dee Ramone, real name Douglas Glenn Colvin, and the song's lyrics are autobiographical in nature.
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ThemeThe song recounts Dee Dee's experiences as a teenage hustler at the 53rd and 3rd intersection in New York City. It is a raw representation of his past drug addiction and prostitution.
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Musical StyleAs with most Ramones' songs, "53rd & 3rd" portrays their signature raw, stripped-down punk style. It only lasts just over two minutes.
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Song InterpretationThe lyrics contain a thinly veiled critique of the machismo attitude prevalent in the punk subculture. Dee Dee portrays a character who takes violent action to prove he is not weak.
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Cultural ImpactIt was featured in the soundtrack for the 1999 film 'Detroit Rock City', being performed by the band Metallica.
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Live PerformanceThe song was seldom played in live performances by the Ramones. However, it is often covered by bands owing to its intense narrative and historical significance.
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ControversyThe song's controversial topic, prostitution, has led to it being less mainstream than some of the Ramones' other tracks.
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Legendary Status"53rd & 3rd" is considered a classic punk anthem, tackling themes rarely discussed so explicitly in music at the time.
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Song FactsThe song's title, "53rd & 3rd" refers to the street intersection in Manhattan, New York City, known to be frequented by male prostitutes in the late '60s and early '70s.
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