Roth's follow-up work, called 'Skyscraper', came out on January 26, 1988, dividing his fans due to its synthesizer-heavy, pop-fueled style yet having an iconic hit in the upbeat tune "Just Like Paradise". After his solo group's line-up shifted, guitar prodigy Jason Becker (formerly of Cacophony) came into the fold in 1989. Sadly, Becker contracted Lou Gehrig's Disease, and before too long he could no longer play, having only performed on one album (1991's 'A Little Ain't Enough').
Since then, Roth has employed a revolving line-up of musicians in his band. As the 90s went on, the shuffling of performers around him and changing musical tides, styles such as alternative rock becoming far more popular, found Roth's mainstream commercial fortunes diminishing. Still, he kept on touring to his own wild fan-base, and rumors of a reunion between him and his old Van Halen buddies bubbled up again and again.
In 2007, David Lee Roth rejoined Van Halen for a semi-reunion with the Van Halen brothers, along with Eddie Van Halen's son (Wolfgang Van Halen) on bass (replacing Michael Anthony from the original lineup), which lasted into 2008. On December 26, 2011, Van Halen (again with Roth) announced a tour for 2012. In what felt like no time, the rejuvenated outfit released their first album in fourteen years, titled 'A Different Kind of Truth', on February 7, 2012.
Ladies' Nite in Buffalo?
David Lee Roth Lyrics
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I think I hear freedom drummin'
It seems
Give me your heart
And I'll give you the stars
"Yeah right", she says
"Maybe in your dreams"
Heat wave blast, kids are screamin'
Pavement's hot (and the) sidewalk's steamin'
Only me, happens every time
Thinkin' 'bout you and me
Hello - Goodbye
[Chorus]
You can jazz it up or play it slow
It's still the only song I know
It's 2 a.m. and traffic's slow
Another ladies's night in Buffalo
I was listenin' to the DJ sayin'
"Put the stone behind", he said
Then the words can blow better, better
I don't mind some stormy wheather
Tonight, no
I can feel it, the
[Pre-Chorus]
Put the top down, hit the road
I sing the only song we know
It's 2 a.m. the traffic's slow
It looks like ladie's night in Buffalo
Oh, baby
I got kinda sense of deja vu
I could swear I've seen you somewhere before
You don't think you've ever seen me somewhere before, do you, huh?
So it must have been two other people
I know, baby, I say, I didn't want to half drag you
It's too far to drive back, baby
I don't want to drive alone tonight
[Chorus]
Well it ain't much all right I know
But it's the only song I know
2 a.m. and the traffic's slow
Another ladie's night in Buffalo
The song “Ladies’ Nite in Buffalo” by David Lee Roth tells a story of a man who is searching for love and is willing to give everything he has. The first few lines of the song talk about the high cost of loving, which can be interpreted in different ways. It could mean the literal cost of a relationship, such as spending money on a date or gifts, or the emotional cost of being in love. The line “I think I hear freedom drummin'” suggests that the man is searching for something more in life, perhaps a sense of freedom that he believes he can find through love.
The lyrics also highlight the disconnect between the man's feelings and the woman's response. He offers her his heart and the stars, but she responds with skepticism and disbelief. The chorus talks about how the man only knows one song, suggesting that he is stuck in a pattern of searching for love and wanting to give his all to someone, even if it is not reciprocated. The reference to “another ladies’ night in Buffalo” suggests that this is a common occurrence and that the man has been on this quest for love for a long time.
Overall, the song captures the frustration and longing of someone who is searching for love but is struggling to find it. The lyrics suggest that the man is looking for something deeper and more meaningful in life, but is unsure how to find it or whether it even exists.
Line by Line Meaning
Talk about the high cost of lovin'
Discussing the expensive price of being in love
I think I hear freedom drummin'
Feeling a sense of liberation and excitement
It seems
Implying a certain situation or atmosphere
Give me your heart
Asking for someone's love and affection
And I'll give you the stars
Offering the world to the person in return
"Yeah right", she says
Suggesting that the offer is unrealistic or unattainable
"Maybe in your dreams"
Belittling the offer and saying it's only achievable in fantasy
Heat wave blast, kids are screamin'
Describing a hot and noisy environment
Pavement's hot (and the) sidewalk's steamin'
Further illustrating the scorching atmosphere
Only me, happens every time
Feeling like an isolated experience
Thinkin' 'bout you and me
Reflecting on a relationship
Hello - Goodbye
Implying the relationship may be short-lived
You can jazz it up or play it slow
Suggesting variations in the style of the song
It's still the only song I know
Despite the style, this song holds sentimental value
It's 2 a.m. and traffic's slow
Setting the scene for late-night driving
Another ladies's night in Buffalo
Implying regular and uneventful nights in a specific place
I was listenin' to the DJ sayin'
Recalling a moment of attentiveness
"Put the stone behind", he said
Referencing an obscure and vague phrase
Then the words can blow better, better
Trying to understand the meaning behind the phrase
I don't mind some stormy wheather
Bracing oneself for difficult situations
Tonight, no
Not expecting any trouble at the moment
Put the top down, hit the road
Going on a drive in a convertible car
I sing the only song we know
Singing the same sentimental song with a companion
It looks like ladie's night in Buffalo
Repeating the same phrase, reinforcing a monotonous atmosphere
I got kinda sense of deja vu
Feeling like the situation has been experienced before
I could swear I've seen you somewhere before
Thinking the companion looks familiar
You don't think you've ever seen me somewhere before, do you, huh?
Asking the companion if they recognize you
So it must have been two other people
Realizing that the two haven't met before
I know, baby, I say, I didn't want to half drag you
Apologizing for bringing the companion on the drive without their full consent
It's too far to drive back, baby
Suggesting that the drive shouldn't be cut short
I don't want to drive alone tonight
Desiring the companion's company
Well it ain't much all right I know
Acknowledging that the situation may not be exciting
But it's the only song I know
Finding comfort in the familiarity of the song
2 a.m. and the traffic's slow
Repeating the same setting as before
Another ladies's night in Buffalo
Repeating the monotonous phrase for the final time
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID LEE ROTH, STEVE S. VAI
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