Singer Ted Poley and guitarist Andy Timmons left the band after "Screw It!" was released (and having recorded a third album which got shelved). The band brought in Paul Laine to replace Poley for 1995's "Dawn" and on.
In 2001, Laine would record vocals for the shelved album they had recorded with Poley. Fans wanted to hear both singers, so they released this album, "Cockroach" as a 2-disc set, both discs having the same songs (Laine's had a bonus track), the only difference being the vocalist.
2003 saw the return of Ted Poley to the band. Danger Danger would then release "Prime Cuts", a collection of rare tracks and demos from the 80s with Ted Poley.
Their latest release is a live album recorded during their last tour with singer Paul Laine.
They also contributed a track called "Naughty Naughty Christmas" to the "Have A Very Hairy Christmas" Compilation.
the record label has sent them back in the studio to record a new album this year 2008. Their latest album is entitled "Revolve" and was released sometime in September 2009
Beat the Bullet
Danger Danger Lyrics
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A man's gotta draw the line
When push comes to shove
I'm always a step behind
Rattlesnake sister
You're a voodoo child
I've been sleepin' with the devil
Here comes the time
This man's gonna draw the line
You put a target on my heart
Go ahead
Take your best shot
Whoa oh I'm gonna
Chorus:
Beat the bullet
You can't shoot me down
Beat the bullet
Ready aim fire
C'mon and blow me away!
Caught in a game
Where love never had a chance
You cut the cards
And I held the losin' hand
You put a target on my heart
Go ahead
Take your best shot
Whoa on I'm gonna
Chorus
You put a target on my heart
But girl, you'll never get
That far
Whoa oh I'm gonna
Beat the bullet
Beat the bullet
Ready aim fire
Pull i! t
Chorus
The lyrics to Danger Danger's song Beat the Bullet describe the moment when the subject of the song decides to take a stand against a manipulative and possibly dangerous lover. The verse "There comes a time, a man's gotta draw the line" sets up the scene for a tense and potentially violent confrontation. The subject of the song recognizes that they've been putting up with someone who has been controlling their life by putting a "target on [their] heart," and they've had enough. The metaphorical use of the "rattlesnake sister" and "voodoo child" seems to indicate that the subject of the song sees the person they've been involved with as dangerous, even frightening. Yet they've also been drawn in by the challenge, sleeping with the devil, so to speak.
The chorus of the song, "Beat the bullet, you can't shoot me down, beat the bullet, ready aim fire, c'mon and blow me away!" is a defiant anthem meant to inspire courage in the subject of the song. They're ready to face whatever consequences come with standing up to this person and are asserting that they won't be easily destroyed. The second verse describes the situation as a game where love never had a chance, underscoring the idea that this relationship has been manipulative from the start.
Overall, the lyrics to Beat the Bullet are a call to action for those who find themselves in relationships with people who are controlling and potentially harmful. The song encourages listeners to be brave and take a stand against those who would try to bring them down.
Line by Line Meaning
There comes a time
There is a moment which occurs after much time has passed
A man's gotta draw the line
A person must set a clear boundary
When push comes to shove
When it is necessary to take action
I'm always a step behind
I am not able to keep up with the pace
Rattlesnake sister
A deceitful woman
You're a voodoo child
You have a wicked, manipulative heart
I've been sleepin' with the devil
I have been making poor choices
And I don't know why
I do not comprehend my poor choices
Here comes the time
There is another instance occurring now
This man's gonna draw the line
I will stand my ground firmly
You put a target on my heart
You have made me vulnerable and exposed
Go ahead
Proceed
Take your best shot
Do anything you desire
Whoa oh I'm gonna
I will not be harmed
Beat the bullet
Defeat the harmful intentions
You can't shoot me down
Your intentions will not harm me
Ready aim fire
Be prepared for conflict
C'mon and blow me away!
Attempt to attack me if you feel bold enough
Caught in a game
Trapped in a contrived situation
Where love never had a chance
Where the possibility of love was never there
You cut the cards
You made the decisions that led us here
And I held the losin' hand
I am the person who suffers because of it
But girl, you'll never get that far
You will not be able to hurt me too deeply
Pull it
Shoot if you dare
Writer(s): Bruce Ravel, Steve West, Andy Timmons Copyright: Timstone Music
Contributed by Camden N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ChildOfTheUniverse
I fucking love Danger Danger! Easily one of the best Glam/Hair Metal bands of all time. Pure power in music. I'm very eclectic when it comes to music, but Glam Metal wins hands down every time!
yudha Sibarani
Some people too affraid to admit their phase listening to glam bands..for some reasons they think it's uncool ,embracing grunge or alternative way...sadly these two genres were the ones these same people despised when they emerged in the early 90s. While grunge is ok,glam bands rock hard..great vocals,great riffing,thunderous drums not to mention songs that lift us up,not depressing.
Rocky Stradlin
Andy Timmons an amazing guitarist!... As well as the rest of the band is amazing!
Denilson Alonso
Killer guitar solo
Rocky Stradlin
@Denilson Alonso Totally
Loretta Searcy
Andy Timmons is so amazing love hearing him play 🎸🎹🎶🎵🎸🎸🎸🎶🎵
Loretta Searcy
This song should have a video on you tube
Javier Barreda Joo
2021? Listening to Danger Danger every day. I still remember when Ted came to Perú in 2013 and I was a 13 years old boy. We met outside the hotel he was hosting in with other hard rock stars. Such an amazing human being! TED ROCKS!
Dan Flory
Awesome story. He is a great singer. You have good taste!
Andy donson
Awesome band seen them live really good.