They recorded a demo and then went off to Japan where O'Hashi's name and rock magazines helped push the album to #1 on the independent charts on it's way to selling over 10,000 copies. The first major label release, Kicked & Klawed featured some re-recorded versions of songs of the East Meets West demo and shot to #3 on the Japanese charts, unfortunately success was limited elsewhere.
Their fate was sealed when they were dropped from their record label and Ellis left to form Heavy Bones (a band that included Quiet Riot and W.A.S.P. drummer Frankie Banali). An album of unreleased songs would resurface several years after the band disintegrated. Several members reunited in 2003 for a mini-tour in Japan, so future material is not out of the question.
Bad Boys
Cats In Boots Lyrics
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News is blowin' in, it just ain′t lettin' up
Storm clouds are bringin' in the call of the wild
Disaster′s wakin′ up, she's only but a child
I can′t deny it
I'll be gone before tomorrow
Stop your cryin′
Oh yeah
All hell′s breakin' loose in all directions
Can't stick around, posse′s close behind
Bad boys are comin′ back with scores to settle
Cats In Boots, these boys are back in town, yeah
Well if I'm caught I′ll surely stand trial
That judge be grinnin', sportin′ that evil smile
So I'm gonna ride on, bide on my time
I just wanna rock′n'roll away yay yeah
I can't deny it
I′ll be gone before tomorrow
Stop your cryin′
We'll all be gone before too long
Tension′s mountin' on that dusty little town
Spurs are spinnin′, shots ring out
There's blood shed on the ground
Their score′s been settled
Their prophecy fulfilled
Bad boys are back in town
Back in town for good, yeah
Wooo!
And oh yeah!
Come on
Well I'll ride on into the sunset
Ride on, ride on, yeah!
Ho!
Ow!
Yeah
Oh
I'm gonna saddle up baby
Mmm yeah!
Oh yeah!
Can′t deny it
I′ll be gone before tomorrow
Oh yeah yeah
Stop your cryin'
We′ll all be gone before too long
Bad boys in leather
Oh yeah yeah
Bad boys forever
Oh, bad boys
Woo! Oh yeah! Come on!
I'll ride off to the sunset
Ride on, ride on, baby I′ll
Ride off to the sunset, yeah, yeah, oh baby I'll
Ride, come on and ride
Ride on to the sunset, yeah yeah
Ride on, yeah yeah, oh yeah
We′re gonna ride, baby
The lyrics to Cats In Boots' song Bad Boys evoke the image of a group of rebellious men riding into town, causing chaos and destruction, and then riding off into the sunset. The singer can sense trouble brewing, perhaps fueled by rumors or news, and feels the need to leave town before disaster strikes. Despite the risk of standing trial and the presence of law enforcement, he has no intention of staying and plans to ride on until he can "rock 'n' roll away." The chorus emphasizes the temporary nature of their freedom, as they "will all be gone before too long."
The second verse intensifies the sense of danger, as it reveals that the "bad boys" are returning to settle scores, and the tension in the town is escalating. Shots ring out, and blood is shed on the ground as the prophecy of the bad boys' return is fulfilled. The singer seems to embrace the sense of recklessness and abandon that the bad boys embody, choosing to ride off into the sunset with them.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of restlessness, rebellion, and danger, captured in the image of the bad boys riding into town on their motorcycles. The singer is drawn to their allure and the freedom they represent, even though he knows that their recklessness is ultimately unsustainable.
Line by Line Meaning
Somethin's tellin me I better saddle up
I have an inner feeling that I need to prepare myself for something dangerous or urgent
News is blowin' in, it just ain't lettin' up
There's a continuous influx of bad news and it's not stopping anytime soon
Storm clouds are bringin' in the call of the wild
The approaching danger or chaos is bringing out the primal instincts in people
Disaster's wakin' up, she's only but a child
The threat or disaster is young and immature but still has the power to cause destruction
I can't deny it
I can't refuse or ignore the reality of the situation
I'll be gone before tomorrow
I won't be around for much longer, possibly because of the imminent danger
Stop your cryin'
Don't be upset or sad
We'll all be gone before too long
Everybody will soon be gone, so there's no need to worry
All hell's breakin' loose in all directions
There's chaos and confusion everywhere
Can't stick around, posse's close behind
I need to leave quickly because an angry group of people is following me
Bad boys are comin' back with scores to settle
A dangerous group of people is returning to seek revenge
Cats In Boots, these boys are back in town, yeah
The band Cats In Boots has arrived back in town and they're like the bad boys of the music scene
Well if I'm caught I'll surely stand trial
If I get caught, I will have to face a trial in court
That judge be grinnin', sportin' that evil smile
The judge is happy to see someone like me in his courtroom and he's probably going to give me a harsh verdict
So I'm gonna ride on, bide on my time
I'm going to keep moving and wait for the right moment to strike or make my next move
I just wanna rock'n'roll away yay yeah
I just want to enjoy myself and forget about all the troubles or worries
Tension's mountin' on that dusty little town
The atmosphere is getting more and more stressful in that small and deserted town
Spurs are spinnin', shots ring out
The gunfights are getting more intense and more frequent
There's blood shed on the ground
People are getting hurt or killed and their blood is staining the ground
Their score's been settled
They've accomplished their goal of revenge
Their prophecy fulfilled
Their previous prediction or warning has come true
Bad boys are back in town
The dangerous group of people have returned and are causing havoc once again
Back in town for good, yeah
They're back and there's no stopping them
Bad boys in leather
The group of people are bad to the bone and they wear leather jackets to prove it
Bad boys forever
The group of people are always going to be bad and nothing can change that
I'm gonna saddle up baby
I'm going to get ready and be prepared for what's coming
Oh yeah yeah
I'm excited and confident
Ride on, ride on, yeah!
I'm ready to move forward and face whatever comes my way
Ho!
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm
Oh
An expression of disappointment or annoyance
Wooo!
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm
We're gonna ride, baby
We're ready to face whatever challenges come our way and move forward boldly
Contributed by Micah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.