High Voltage
Eagles of Death Metal Lyrics
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Shes just a Hollywood lie
Yeah we're gettin' freaky in the shadows of the night
She loves rock 'n' roll yeah the girls high voltage
She'll have you suckin' on your finger
That's nasty
From the prayer to wa-langa
Yeah we're gettin' sneaky in the shadows of the lime light
She's hot but she loves rock n roll
She's hot but she loves rock n roll
The girls high voltage
She's always on time
She's always on time
She's always on time
She's always on time
She's always on time
She's like a sweet transistor
You knows I missed her
We're gettin' on high
You want it comin' from the east side
I wanna be the showpiece of the nasty boy collection
She's hot but she loves rock n roll
She's hot but she's a sweet transistor
She's hot but she loves rock n roll
She's hot but she's like a sweet transistor
You know I kissed her
She's always right on time yeah whoa
She's just a Hollywood lie yeah whoa
Yeah we're gettin' freaky in the shadows of the lime light
You know I kissed her the girl's high voltage
She's hot but she loves rock n roll
She's hot but she loves rock n roll
She's hot but she loves it!
The lyrics of Eagles of Death Metal's song "High Voltage" are about a woman who loves rock and roll and is described as being "high voltage." The song opens with the singer describing how she is always on time, but he also mentions that she is just a "Hollywood lie." Throughout the song, the singer describes how he and the woman are getting "freaky" in the shadows of the limelight, how she loves rock and roll, and how he has kissed her.
The woman is described as a "sweet transistor" and the singer wants to be the showpiece of the "nasty boy collection." The song ends with the singer once again describing how the woman is hot and loves rock and roll.
It's possible that the lyrics are referencing groupies who follow rock bands and engage in sexual activities with the musicians on tour. The woman described in the song could be a representation of this cultural phenomenon, with the "high voltage" referring to the intense passion and energy the groupies bring. Alternatively, the song could simply be a celebration of the rock and roll lifestyle, with the woman symbolizing the power and allure of the genre.
Line by Line Meaning
It opens right on time
The song starts precisely as intended.
Shes just a Hollywood lie
The girl in question is not what she seems, perhaps trying too hard to be something she is not.
Yeah we're gettin' freaky in the shadows of the night
The singer and the mysterious girl are engaging in risqué behavior in the darkness of the night.
She loves rock 'n' roll yeah the girls high voltage
The girl has a strong passion for rock music, hence her high voltage energy and excitement around it.
She'll have you suckin' on your finger
That's nasty
She is incredibly seductive, able to charm the singer into an erotic situation.
From the prayer to wa-langa
Yeah we're gettin' sneaky in the shadows of the lime light
The singer is potentially referencing voodoo magic or some other type of mysticism, all the while living it up in the bright lights of Hollywood.
She's hot but she loves rock n roll
The girl is physically attractive, but her true passion lies in rock music.
She's always on time
The girl is always punctual and reliable.
She's like a sweet transistor
You knows I missed her
The girl is charming, and the singer has been apart from her for some time.
We're gettin' on high
You want it comin' from the east side
Drug use is implied, and the singer is potentially suggesting a specific type of drug or drug dealer located on the east side of town.
I wanna be the showpiece of the nasty boy collection
The singer desires to be seen as a desirable and sexually attractive man, perhaps even one that belongs to an exclusive group of men that share those qualities.
She's hot but she's a sweet transistor
She's hot but she loves rock n roll
She's hot but she's like a sweet transistor
The girl is not only physically attractive, but also possesses an endearing quality that the singer is drawn to.
You know I kissed her
She's always right on time yeah whoa
The singer has had romantic encounters with the girl in the past, and once again he praises her for always being punctual.
Yeah we're gettin' freaky in the shadows of the lime light
You know I kissed her the girl's high voltage
The singer and girl continue their flirtatious behavior in the public eye, and he once again praises her passion and energy for rock music.
She's hot but she loves rock n roll
She's hot but she loves rock n roll
She's hot but she loves it!
The girl's love for rock music is emphasized one more time, with the singer expressing his admiration for her passion.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSH HOMME, JESSE HUGHES
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