However, after getting financial backing if he used the L.A. Guns name again, Tracii's friend Taime Downe took the name and formed Faster Pussycat in 1985 with lead guitarist Brent Muscat. Muscat has been the only member to perform on all Faster Pussycat releases besides Taime. The band released their self-titled debut in 1987, gaining some commercial success. The album reached the #97 slot on the Billboard 200 chart, and it has received praise from music critics such as Steve Huey of Allmusic, who praised it as "party-hearty" and "fun".
The group's follow-up, named 'Wake Me When It's Over', came out in 1989, during the last years of glam metal's commercial viability. Still tapping into a big audience for their type of sleazy hard rock, they had a hit with the power ballad "House of Pain". 'Wake Me When It's Over' was even certified as gold by the RIAA.
Yet, with the rise of grunge in the early 90s, Faster Pussycat's style of music fell out of favor, despite having little in common with several of the chart-topping glam bands at the time, such as Warrant and Slaughter. They released their third album, named 'Whipped!', to little success in 1992. Sensing the change in musical tastes, they disbanded and went on to various other projects, with frontman Taime Downe going onto form an industrial rock band called Newlydeads.
In 2001, Taime released "Between the Valley of the Ultra Pussy" with some former members of Faster Pussycat under the moniker, which contained newer versions of older songs. The band has since reformed and has recorded a new album, "The Power and the Gloryhole," which was released in 2006. The band's style of music has shifted from the Aerosmith influenced rock to a more industrial one, much like Taime's Newlydeads.
Arizona Indian Doll
Faster Pussycat Lyrics
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And shines in the sun
Does her rain dance for me
And I'm wet when she's done
Got to be the last of a long lost tribe
I got my bow & arrow now I'm ready to fly
Ain't no bright lights shining
Ain't no bad moon rising at all
Ya got me rolling through the tumbleweed
This wild child's all I need
Well I got her
And she's all mine
There ain't nothing like
A little midnight stroll
And make a little love
Where the buffalo roam
I ain't no Geronimo
But I had a good time
I walk her to her tee pee
And I kissed her goodnight
Ain't no bright lights shining
Ain't no bad moon rising at all
Ya got me rolling through the tumbleweed
This wild child's all I need
Well I got her
And she's all mine
Arizona, Indian doll
The lyrics to Faster Pussycat's song Arizona Indian Doll describe a man's infatuation with a Native American woman. The woman is described as wearing high-top moccasins and shining in the sun. She performs a rain dance for the man, and he becomes wet when she's finished, suggesting a sexual innuendo. The woman is believed to be the last of her tribe, making this interaction even more special. The man is feeling empowered by his ability to protect her by stating, "I got my bow & arrow now I'm ready to fly." The setting of the song is in a deserted, rural area where there are no bright lights or bad moon rising, so they are alone and surrounded by tumbleweed.
The man expresses his love for the woman throughout the lyrics. He mentions going for a midnight stroll and making love where the buffalo roam. He realizes that he is not Geronimo, the famous Apache Chief known for his bravery, but he still enjoys his time with the girl. The man walks the girl back to her teepee and kisses her goodnight. Overall, the song portrays a passionate love story that takes place in a mystical, rural setting.
Line by Line Meaning
She's got high top moccasins
She is wearing traditional Native American footwear that covers her ankles.
And shines in the sun
The sun reflects off of her brightly.
Does her rain dance for me
She performs a ritual dance traditionally done to summon rain, likely to please her partner.
And I'm wet when she's done
The dancing has a sexual element to it, and the artist is aroused by it.
Got to be the last of a long lost tribe
She is believed to be the last surviving member of an indigenous group that is no longer present in modern society.
I got my bow & arrow now I'm ready to fly
Referring to the Native American weaponry of choice, the singer feels ready to embark on a new adventure or relationship.
Ain't no bright lights shining
There is no city life or civilization in the area, and things are less modernistic than what he is used to.
Ain't no bad moon rising at all
The night is not ominous and the artist feels he has nothing to fear.
Ya got me rolling through the tumbleweed
The landscape is dry and barren, and his feelings and motions might be likened to the empty terrain.
This wild child's all I need
The spontaneous and unconventional young woman is enough for him, and he feels no need for anything else.
Well I got her
The singer has managed to win her over and the two are now a couple.
And she's all mine
He is proud to have her as a partner and feels ownership of her, which can be seen as problematic given the history of colonialism and exploitation of Native American cultures.
There ain't nothing like
There is nothing more satisfying in the world than this experience.
A little midnight stroll
Taking a walk in the moonlit night with no real destination or plans.
And make a little love
Having sexual intercourse or engaging in romantic activities.
Where the buffalo roam
In a rural, open area where large, grazing mammals are present.
I ain't no Geronimo
Referring to the Apache leader known for his military prowess, the artist acknowledges that he is not on the same level as Geronimo when it comes to Native American heritage or achievements.
But I had a good time
Despite any cultural differences or inadequacies the singer may have felt, they had a positive experience with the Native American woman.
I walk her to her tee pee
The traditional dwelling of Native American people, which is cone-shaped and made of animal skins or canvas.
And I kissed her goodnight
The artist engages in an intimate act with his partner before departing for the night.
Arizona, Indian doll
The woman he met hails from the state of Arizona, and the artist sees her as a beautiful and exotic object, which can be seen as objectifying and dehumanizing.
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