Although Bang Tango was often lumped in with the whole 80s glam metal movem… Read Full Bio ↴Although Bang Tango was often lumped in with the whole 80s glam metal movement (their deliberate 'pretty boy' looks and the fact that they hailed from Los Angeles, CA made it inevitable in their view), the hard rock quintet was one of the few L.A. metal groups to incorporate funk rockinto its sound, happening some time before the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Faith No More made it somewhat trendy to do so. Perhaps best known for their arena-ready tune "Someone Like You", the band's lineup consisted of Joe Lesté (vocals), Kyle Stevens (guitar), Mark Knight (guitar), Kyle Kyle (bass), and Tigg Ketler (drums), and the budding group gained the interest of MCA Records shortly after the quintet issued the in-concert recording 'Live Injection' in 1987. Their major-label debut, 'Psycho Café', was issued in 1989.

Though gaining a significant fan response, the group seemed cursed to have come in at the tail-end of the pop metal boom. Despite MTV's Headbanger's Ball program giving some air time to their single "Someone Like You", a release that came complete with a TV-hopeful music video, their album failed to break the band into the big time. Still, "Someone Like You" has ended-up included in various multi-artist hard rock album releases.

Bang Tango continued to issue albums during the early part of the 90s. These include 1991's 'Dancin' on Coals', 1992's 'Ain't No Jive...Live', and 1994's 'Love After Death'. Still, with the emergence of the alternative music movement, bands like Bang Tango became relatively passé with most of the metal community. Saddled with the 'also-ran' label, the band broke up shortly thereafter, with bassist Kyle joining former Faster Pussycat frontman Taime Downe's industrial rock project, the Newlydeads, while Joe Lesté did some time as a stand-in member of L.A. Guns.

As well, Ketler and Knight also resurfaced in the group the Worry Beads. In 1998, Kyle Kyle and Joe Lesté resurrected the Bang Tango name for the 1998 release, Live (on the Cleopatra label). A best-of compilation, Greatest Tricks, saw the light of day in 1999, as did United and Live the same year. In 2001, Lesté formed a more modern-sounding alt-metal outfit, Beautiful Creatures, issuing a self-titled debut the same year on Warner Bros., and toured as part of Ozzfest.

Bang Tango band members
(1987-1993)
Joe Lesté - vocals
Mark Knight - guitar
Kyle Stevens- guitar
Kyle Kyle - bass
Tigg Ketler (born Robert Ketler) - drums

(1993-1995)
Joe Lesté - vocals
Mark Knight - guitar
Matt Price - guitar
Kyle Kyle - bass
Tigg Ketler - drums

(1995-1996) SPLIT
(1996-1998)
Joe Lesté - vocals
Mark Tremalgia - guitar
Dan Aon - guitar
Kyle Kyle - bass
Rob Jones - drums

(1998-1999)
Joe Lesté - vocals
Mark Knight - guitar
Kyle Kyle - bass
Walter Earl - drums
Mattie B. - guitars

(2002-2003)
Joe Lesté - vocals
Michael Thomas - guitar
Anthony Focx guitar
Brian Saunders - bass
Robert Gibb - drums

(2003)
Joe Lesté - vocals
Michael Thomas - guitar
Anthony Focx guitar
Curtis Roach - bass
Glenn Sobel - drums

(2003)
Joe Lesté - vocals
Alex Grossi - guitar
Anthony Focx - guitar
Curtis Roach - bass
Glenn Sobel - drums

(2003-2005)
Joe Lesté - vocals
Alex Grossi - guitar
Anthony Focx - guitar
Curtis Roach - bass
Matt Starr - drums

(2005)
Joe Lesté - vocals
Michael Thomas - guitar
Jamie Keane - bass
Tod Burr - drums

(2005-2006)
Joe Lesté - vocals
Mark Simpson - guitar
Lance Eric - bass
Timmy Russell - drums

(2006-2007)
Joe Lesté - vocals
Michael Thomas - guitar
Lance Eric - bass
Timmy Russell - drums

(2007-present)
Joe Lesté - vocals
Michael Thomas - guitar
Ryan Seelbach - guitar
Lance Eric - bass
Timmy Russell - drums

Just For You
Bang Tango Lyrics

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Loneliness, it made you sad
Watch you cry
I see you cry
She cried
Emptiness brings you back
To your home, all alone, to you home
I'd do anything just for you
Just for you

Standing here
Open arms
Hold you close
So tight
Won't let go
I'd do anything, anything for you

I'd do anything, anything for you
I'd do anything just for you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Just For You" by Bang Tango seem to touch on a very sensitive topic that is loneliness. Loneliness can be a very draining emotion that makes one feel desolate and abandoned. The opening line of the song "Loneliness, it made you sad" sets the tone for the rest of the song. It speaks of the sadness and misery that comes along with being lonely. The lyrics go on to say that the person witnessing this loneliness is watching the other person cry, and they can't help but feel for them.

The chorus of the song is where the emotions peak. It says, "I'd do anything just for you. Standing here, open arms, hold you close, so tight. Won't let go. I'd do anything, anything for you." These lyrics highlight the depth of the love and support that the singer feels for the other person. They are willing to do anything to make the other person feel better, even if it means putting themselves second.

In conclusion, the song "Just for You" portrays how loneliness can be distressing, but having someone who cares for you can make all the difference. The song highlights the importance of human connections and how they can help overcome even the toughest of times.

Line by Line Meaning

Loneliness, it made you sad
Your sadness is caused by being alone

Watch you cry
I am observing you weep

I see you cry
I am aware of your tears

She cried
Another woman shed tears

Emptiness brings you back
You return to your empty home

To your home, all alone, to you home
You go back to your house, completely by yourself

I'd do anything just for you
I am willing to do anything you want

Just for you
Only for you, and no one else

Standing here
I am present, physically

Open arms
My arms are outstretched

Hold you close
I want to embrace you tightly

So tight
As tightly as possible

Won't let go
I will not release my grip

I'd do anything, anything for you
I am truly committed to your wishes

I'd do anything, anything for you
I am dedicated to you in every possible way

I'd do anything just for you
I am ready to fulfill your desires

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHNNY EARL PARK, JEFFREY DAVID STEVENS

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01Attack Of Life9:22

02Someone Like You4:17

03Wrap My Wings4:44

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Comments from YouTube:

Christina Cataldi

6y↑10

I still have this cassette tape sitting in my garage with about 200 others from this era. Sad how fast time flies...I must’ve been about 13-14 1990 ♥️💕

Charlie M

6y↑3

Loralie Cataldi just found mine! All laminated and put away unintentionally. It's like finding a time capsule 💖

newwavepop

6y↑2

same here, a big box of cassettes from this time. i was 17-18 and graduated that year. its feels like just yesterday i was 16, packed in a car with 7 other friends driving around ALL night.