The outro track of Buzzcocks' self-titled 7th album, “Useless” discusses the disappointments and hardships in life.
The song’s title was altered to “Useless Situation” for the album’s Japan-exclusive 2004 re-release.
[Verse 1]
Life's full of disappointments, wonder where the good times went?
Craving for recognition, rather than accomplishment
Nobody cares what your name is, and it's gonna stay that way
Everything is off the record, face it, there's nothing to say
Life's only temporary, and then you fucking die
[Chorus]
It's a useless situation, can't you see that I'm
Between patience and persuasion every single time?
[Verse 2]
Mingling amongst the masses, that much would be enough
You used to be my rival, quit when the going gets rough
I never witnessed the moment, when all you ever wanted was me
Understand now the penny's dropped, pissed off bunny, not happy
Don't want to think about it, it makes me fucking mad
[Chorus]
It's a useless situation, can't you see that I'm
Between patience and persuasion every single time?
It's a useless situation, can't you see that I'm
Between patience and persuasion every single time?
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 3]
I never witnessed the moment, when all you ever wanted was me
Understand now the penny's dropped, pissed off bunny, not happy
Life's only temporary, and then you fucking die
[Chorus]
It's a useless situation, can't you see that I'm
Between patience and persuasion every single time?
It's a useless situation, can't you see that I'm
Between patience and persuasion every single time?
Useless was written by Pete Shelley.
Useless was produced by Tony Barber.