Badlands was a short-lived rock band founded by Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Jake E. Lee and Black Sabbath members Ray Gillen and Eric Singer. Badlands also featured bassist Greg Chaisson. After the first Badlands album, Eric Singer was replaced by Jeff Martin. Eric Singer later played drums on the Greg Chaisson solo album Itโs About Time. They existed from 1988 to 1992 and released three albums, Badlands (1989), Voodoo Highway (1991), and Dusk (originally recorded in 1993-1992 and released posthumously in 1998).
Greg Chaisson and Jeff Martin later played in the bands Blindside Blues Band and RedSea.
Jake E. Lee was not getting along with Ray Gillen to the point where Ray left the band as Jake was already telling magazines he was fired and being replaced. Ray went to New York City to record Sun Red Sun with old friends but died from an AIDS related disease in a New York Hospital on December 1, 1993.
2. There was also another band called Badlands with John Sykes and Neil Murray. Both bands named Badlands had former Black Sabbath members as members.
3. Badlands is also a rock'n'roll/oi band from the Netherlands.
4. Badlands is also a hardcore band from Ottawa Canada. (http://badlandshc.bandcamp.com/)
5. http://outinthedesert.bandcamp.com/album/so-little from los angeles.
6. Badlands is also Swedish producer, composer & sound designer Catharina Jaunviksna (https://badlandssounds.bandcamp.com/music)
High Wire
Badlands Lyrics
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Your story bleeds, but there's no review
Honey drip and set my soul on fire
Stealin' hearts got me walkin' the wire
You're gonna lose control
All night long
When I find my love, love, love
High wire
Flash a smile, like a shiny blade
Everyone there thinks ya got it made
Sorry, child, can you take me higher
But you keep me hangin' on your lonely wire
You're gonna lose control
All night long
When I find my love, love, love
High wire
Oh, feels so good
You give me lovin' like no one could
You turn me child, inside out
Still you leave me drownin' in a sea of doubt
You're gonna lose control
All night long
You're gonna steal my soul, mama
You can't go wrong
When I find my love, love, love
High wire
Love, love, love
Oh, sweet child, I know where you come from now
High wire, baby
Oh, oh, oh
The lyrics to Badlands's song "High Wire" express the emotional power dynamic between two individuals, with one person seemingly in control, while the other is left vulnerable and helpless. The singer is drawn to this person despite the fact that they are aware that the other person is "stealin' hearts" and leading them on "your lonely wire."
The first stanza expresses the singer's admiration for the other person, with their "story bleeds" and "Honey drip" making their soul "on fire." The metaphor of "walkin' the wire" captures the sense of precariousness and danger inherent in this relationship. The second stanza, on the other hand, captures the singer's sense of despair and powerlessness, with the other person portrayed as a smiling deceiver who leaves them "drownin' in a sea of doubt."
The chorus, "You're gonna lose control / All night long / When I find my love, love, love / High wire," expresses both the singer's desire for the other person and a warning to them that they will not be able to maintain control over themselves if they give in. This dichotomy of desire and danger is further emphasized in the repetition of "love, love, love" and "High wire."
Overall, "High Wire" is a powerful portrayal of the emotional complexities of a relationship in which one person holds all the power.
Line by Line Meaning
Standin' here, I got my eye on you
I am watching you carefully right now
Your story bleeds, but there's no review
You're sharing your struggles with the world, but nobody is listening
Honey drip and set my soul on fire
Your charm and sweetness are captivating and exciting to me
Stealin' hearts got me walkin' the wire
Being a heartbreaker means I'm living on the edge
You're gonna lose control
You will no longer have power over me
All night long
For a long period of time
When I find my love, love, love
Once I find the person I truly love
High wire
Living life dangerously and unpredictably
Flash a smile, like a shiny blade
Pretending to be happy and carefree, but with a sharp edge that can cut
Everyone there thinks ya got it made
People think you're successful and happy
Sorry, child, can you take me higher
I'm asking you to elevate me and make me feel better
But you keep me hangin' on your lonely wire
You're keeping me hooked on your unpredictable, lonely lifestyle
Oh, feels so good
It feels wonderful
You give me lovin' like no one could
You provide me with affection that is unmatched by anyone else
You turn me child, inside out
You make me feel vulnerable and exposed
Still you leave me drownin' in a sea of doubt
Despite your love, I still feel uncertain and confused
You're gonna steal my soul, mama
You will take control of my emotions and thoughts
You can't go wrong
You will always succeed
Love, love, love
Affection that is pure and genuine
Oh, sweet child, I know where you come from now
I understand the struggles and pain you've been through
High wire, baby
Living life on the edge with unpredictable outcomes
Oh, oh, oh
Expressing excitement and joy
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAKE E. LEE, RAY GILLEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@smokinjz
Standin' here, I got my eye on you
Your story bleeds, but there's no review
Honey drip and set my soul on fire
Stealin' hearts got me walkin' the wire
You're gonna lose control
All night long
When I find my love, love, love
High wire
Flash a smile, like a shiny blade
Everyone there thinks ya got it made
Sorry, child, can you take me higher
But you keep me hangin' on your lonely wire
You're gonna lose control
All night long
When I find my love, love, love
High wire
Oh, feels so good
You give me lovin' like no one could
You turn me child, inside out
Still you leave me drownin' in a sea of doubt
You're gonna lose control
All night long
You're gonna steal my soul, mama
You can't go wrong
When I find my love, love, love
High wire
Love, love, love
Oh, sweet child, I know where you come from now
High wire, baby
Oh, oh, oh
@matthewdavidklein
Jake E. Lee is such a god damn monster. Love this shit.
@gfgranja
One of the best albuns ever made. Jake rips and Ray Gillen was just unreal !!
@mdwayne741
This is one of the best albums ever made....amazing musicianship.
@johnwojcik977
This demands to be turned up wide open!!
@patrickarrington738
1 of the greatest albums ever created๐
@josephmenge1498
So bad ass...this album is timeless...
@mattrosenboom4810
That song kicks so much ass!!!!!!!!
@Mister_Samsonite
Love this band & album! I saw these guys on a triple bill with Tesla & Great White in 1989. Great White couldn't play because Jack Russell had laryngitis, but the other two acts played extra long sets to make up for it. What a fantastic concert!
@ElricX
I saw this tour in Chicago. They absolutely ripped!
@ericblack6467
Pure rock and roll.