After Soho Vultures broke up, Nasty Suicide (born Jan Stenfors) packed his … Read Full Bio ↴After Soho Vultures broke up, Nasty Suicide (born Jan Stenfors) packed his bags and moved with other Hanoi Rocks men to Los Angeles. There he joined Michael Monroe's band and played guitar in Michael's solo album "Not Fakin' It". Nasty also met Timo Kaltio there and they decided to form a new band. They tested local musicians but when they bumbed into Les Riggs and Mike Finn they hired them. This was the first version of Cheap And Nasty.

Not to be confused with Dutch punk band Cheap'n'Nasty.

They made a few concerts with this line-up in California until authorities noticed that Nasty didn't have a working permit. Because of this lapse Nasty had to take the first flight back to Europe.

He then thought that Cheap And Nasty was history but Timo and Riggs followed him to London. Finn was replaced with Alvin Gibbs (UK Subs). In March 1991 first album was released called "Beautiful Disaster". In 1991-1994 Cheap And Nasty toured around Europe and Japan. When Demolition 23. guitarist Jay Henning couldn't attend their tour in Europe in 1994, Michael invited Nasty to join as a substitute. In a press conference in Helsinki, Nasty suddenly announced he was a regular member of the band. In the same summer Nasty, Sami and Michael played in a tribute album made for Johnny Thunders: I Only Wrote This Song For You. In 1994 , the second Cheap And Nasty album was released : "Cool Talk Injection" featuring guest appearances from Rene Berg but after the release Nasty announced of his departure.

Drive
Cheap and Nasty Lyrics

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I'd like to see you
I'll take your hand
And when I pull out
You'll understand
See me when you're lookin' for love
A naked lie from the heavens above

I've been around

Since I don't know when
I've got some lovers
That you could rent
I seek you when I'm diggin' for gold
I feel alive since my soul was sold

I'm scared thinkin' about the 4th of July
Can't seem to fight it, it can't be denied
I've got more than that on my brain
I've got so much, it'll drive you insane

You drive, I'll steer
Everybody else, steer clear
'Cause I'm sitting pretty
I'm in the lap of luxury
I'm in the lap of luxury
'Cause when I get to the top
And I don't want to stop
'Cause I like it, like it
I love it, love it
I like it a lot, wooo

You want a real look
At paradise
Simple pleasures
Just won't suffice
See me when you're lookin' for love
A naked lie from the heavens above

I'm in color, and you're black and white
Let's start the rumors from heaven tonight
I've got a penthouse in Manhattan Place
Come up and see me if you want a taste, yeah

You drive, I'll steer
Everybody else, steer clear
'Cause I'm sitting pretty
I'm in the lap of luxury
I'm in the lap of luxury
'Cause when I get to the top
And I don't want to stop
'Cause I like it, like it
I love it, love it
I like it a lot, wooo

Sitting pretty
Sitting pretty

You drive, I'll steer
Everybody else, steer clear
'Cause I'm sitting pretty
I'm in the lap of luxury
I'm in the lap of luxury
'Cause when I get to the top
And I don't want to stop
'Cause I like it, like it
I love it, love it
I like it a lot, wooo

You drive, I'll steer
Everybody else, steer clear
'Cause I'm sitting pretty
I'm in the lap of luxury
I'm in the lap of luxury
I'm in the lap of luxury
I'm in the lap of luxury
Yeah when I get to the top
And I don't wanna stop
'Cause I like it, I love it, I like it
I'm in the lap of luxury

I'm in the lap of luxury
I'm in the lap of luxury

Overall Meaning

The song "Drive" by Cheap and Nasty takes a satirical tone towards the concept of luxury and its pursuit. The lyrics suggest that the singer of the song is someone who has achieved luxury and is comfortable with where they are in life, and they want their listeners to know it. The song's lyrics seem to be satirizing the image that they have created for themselves, making fun of the excessive image they present. They feel as though they have above the ordinary things in life and that the sky is the limit for them.

The lyrics are both boastful and self-deprecating at the same time. They suggest to the listener that fame and fortune are what bring true happiness in life. The audience cannot help but feel a sense of irony through the lyrics. Furthermore, they suggest that their happiness is rooted in material possessions and their ability to "steer" through life with ease.

The lyric, "Can't seem to fight it, it can't be denied / I've got more than that on my brain/ I've got so much, it'll drive you insane," shows that the singer is becoming obsessed with luxury, and it is driving them to find happiness in only material possessions. Overall, the song is a critique of a culture that values conspicuous consumption and luxury more than anything else.

Line by Line Meaning

I'd like to see you
I want to meet you in person.

I'll take your hand
I will guide you and show you what I want you to see.

And when I pull out / You'll understand
Once you see what I have to offer, you will know what I mean.

See me when you're lookin' for love / A naked lie from the heavens above
Look for me when you want something that seems too good to be true.

I've been around / Since I don't know when / I've got some lovers / That you could rent
I've been present in many situations for a long time, and I have people who are willing to do whatever I say.

I seek you when I'm diggin' for gold / I feel alive since my soul was sold
I only reach out to you when I'm trying to gain something for myself, and I'm happy doing it.

I'm scared thinkin' about the 4th of July / Can't seem to fight it, it can't be denied / I've got more than that on my brain / I've got so much, it'll drive you insane
I have many pressing concerns at the moment and they are overwhelming me.

You drive, I'll steer / Everybody else, steer clear
I am in control and I don't want anyone getting in my way.

'Cause I'm sitting pretty / I'm in the lap of luxury / And when I get to the top / And I don't want to stop / 'Cause I like it, like it / I love it, love it / I like it a lot, wooo
I am living a comfortable and extravagant lifestyle and I am not willing to give it up.

You want a real look / At paradise / Simple pleasures / Just won't suffice
If you want to experience true luxury, you need to come see me.

I'm in color, and you're black and white / Let's start the rumors from heaven tonight / I've got a penthouse in Manhattan Place / Come up and see me if you want a taste, yeah
I am living a colorful and exciting life and I want everyone to know it. I have a fancy apartment in New York City and if you want to experience what I have, you need to come visit me.

Sitting pretty
I am comfortable and content with my current situation.

You drive, I'll steer / Everybody else, steer clear
I am in control and I don't want anyone interfering with my plans.

I'm in the lap of luxury
I am living a life of luxury and extravagance.

Yeah when I get to the top / And I don't wanna stop / 'Cause I like it, I love it, I like it / I'm in the lap of luxury
I am at the top of my game and I don't want to stop because I enjoy my current lifestyle too much.

I'm in the lap of luxury
I am living a life of luxury and extravagance.

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: RICK NIELSEN

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