Chinchilla continues the amusing traditio… Read Full Bio ↴1) German power metal band
Chinchilla continues the amusing tradition of oddly-named German power metal bands (imagine trying to promote a tour consisting of Chinchilla, Squealer, and Custard in America). Their early history is a bit murky — they formed in 1988 and by 1990 had recorded an album, No Mercy, of which not a lot is known (it’s not even listed on the official site’s discography), and after guitarist Udo Gerstenmeyer left the band, they folded soon afterwards. Four years later, Gerstenmeyer recruited a completely different lineup and recorded what initially was a demo, but turned into the Who Is Who EP. More lineup changes ensued, and finally the band had some stable footing, releasing Horrorscope in 1998 before signing with Metal Blade in 2000. The 2000 release, Madness, is the album reviewed here. Not surprisingly, Chinchilla’s style is rooted in Euro power metal 80’s-style. They don’t have the galloping pace of a Gamma Ray, but are more of a mid-paced melodic power metal band, maybe not too far removed from Iron Savior or Sinner. Overall, Madness is a competent album. It’s not going to set the world alight nor impress anyone with originality, but the staples of the genre (singalong choruses, simple but nicely constructed riffs, a power ballad or two, and so forth) are here for the listening, with the interesting cover choice of Kiss’ “I Stole Your Love” (staying relatively faithful to the original) thrown in for good measure.
After two releases in 2000 and 2002 with the same members, the the lineup change bug has bitten again, with three new members joining the band in 2002, eventually releasing Madtropolis a year later. They still aren’t interested in innovation (writing a song called “Heavy Metal” in 2003 seems a bit behind the times, particularly given its Manowar-ish anthemic chorus), but no doubt European audiences will like this.
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2) American indie rock band
Chinchilla was an all-girl group from San Diego in the mid-90’s. They released a few EPs, followed by their only full-length, “101 Italian Hits”, in 1996 on Crisis/Revelation Records
3) UK artist
CHINCHILLA is a London-based emerging artist that’s capturing the attention of music listeners with her debut EP ‘Awakening.‘ The alluring project details a journey of self-realization and touches on topics like female empowerment, sexuality, body positivity, and more. Her unapologetic aura has been a constant presence in her music since her first release in 2019.
I Stole Your Love
Chinchilla Lyrics
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I remember the day that we met
I needed someone, you needed someone too, yeah
Spend time takin' all you could get
Givin' yourself was one thing you never could do
You played with my heart, played with my head
I got to laugh when I think of the things you said
'Cause I stole your love, stole your love
I, oh yeah, stole your love, I stole your love
Stole your love, I stole your love
You never stop runnin' around
You pick me up, then you could still put me down
You were the girl that nobody could own
Stay for a while, then you would leave me alone
I'm somethin' different, ain't like the rest
How does it feel to find out you're failin' your test
How do you feel?
'Cause I stole your love, stole your love
Ain't never gonna let you go
I, I, stole your love, I stole your love
Stole your love, I stole your love
I stole your love, stole your love
Ain't never gonna let you go
I, I, stole your love, I stole your love
Stole your love, I stole your love
I stole your love, stole your love
I stole your love, stole your love
I stole your love, oh
I, oh yeah, stole your love, I stole your love
Stole your love, I stole your love
I stole your love, I stole your love
The lyrics to Chinchilla's song "I Stole Your Love" seems to be about a relationship in which the singer is enjoying the power he now has since he has stolen his lover's heart. The singer recalls the day they met, both needing someone in their lives, but she couldn't give herself completely. She played with his heart and head while he took what he could get. He confesses with a sense of triumph that he stole her love, and she is not going anywhere.
The singer then goes on to describe his lover as somebody who could never be owned, constantly running around picking him up and down. He, however, feels like he's different from the rest, giving him the satisfaction of knowing that he has now passed her supposed test. The entire song depicts how the singer has taken over his lover's heart, and she has become powerless.
Overall, the song seems to be about a relationship power shift, where the singer feels victorious by stealing his lover's heart. It appears that the singer is now empowered and in control and enjoys the power shift.
Line by Line Meaning
Alright
Getting ready to tell a story
I remember the day that we met
Recalling when they met this person
I needed someone, you needed someone too, yeah
Both people were in need of someone to be with
Spend time takin' all you could get
Spending time taking everything they could from the relationship
Givin' yourself was one thing you never could do
The other person was unable to fully invest themselves in the relationship
You played with my heart, played with my head
The other person toyed with the singer's emotions and thoughts
I got to laugh when I think of the things you said
Looking back, the singer finds humor in what the other person said
'Cause I stole your love, stole your love
The artist took something from the other person that they thought they had
Ain't never gonna let you go
The artist is not planning on letting go of what they took
You never stop runnin' around
The other person always seemed to be on the move
You pick me up, then you could still put me down
The other person would offer help but then take it away just as quickly
You were the girl that nobody could own
The other person had a reputation for being unattainable
Stay for a while, then you would leave me alone
They would come and go with no real commitment
I'm somethin' different, ain't like the rest
The singer believes they are unique from others the other person has been with
How does it feel to find out you're failin' your test
Asking how the other person feels about failing in the relationship
How do you feel?
Asking the other person to express their emotions
'Cause I stole your love, stole your love
Repeating the idea that the artist took something from the other person
Ain't never gonna let you go
Repeating that the singer has no plans to give it back
I, I, stole your love, I stole your love
Repeating that the singer took something from the other person
Stole your love, I stole your love
Already stated
I stole your love, stole your love
Repeating that the artist took something from the other person
I stole your love, stole your love
Repeating that the artist took something from the other person
I stole your love, oh
Repeating that the singer took something from the other person
I, oh yeah, stole your love, I stole your love
Repeating that the artist took something from the other person
Stole your love, I stole your love
Already stated
I stole your love, I stole your love
Repeating that the singer took something from the other person
Contributed by Muhammad F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.