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.
Bathroom Wall
Faster Pussycat Lyrics
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Said for a good time call, call 281-7668
Hey baby I can't wait
I got your number off the bathroom wall
Pick up the phone and I start to think
I get excited when it starts to ring
I want you to go or stay, if it's good I'll call her everyday
I got your number off the bathroom wall
Got your number off the bathroom wall
And I decided it was about time I made the call
You answered the phone in a sexy voice
I got excited and I had no choice
To put another dime in the telephone, 'cause my number's alone at home
I got your number off the bathroom wall
Got your number off the bathroom wall
And I decided it was about time I made the call
Saw your number written on the wall
Said baby for a good time call, call 281-7668
Hey baby I can't wait
I got your number off the bathroom wall
Got your number off the bathroom wall
And I decided it was about time I made the call
Got your number off the bathroom wall
Boy Am I lucky that I didn't use the other stall
The lyrics to Faster Pussycat's song "Bathroom Wall" tell the story of someone who sees a phone number written on a bathroom wall and decides to call it for a "good time." The lyricist is excited to make the call and is even more pleased when the person on the other end of the line answers in a sexy voice. The singer continues to call the number, and is happy to have gotten the number off the bathroom wall, but also realizes that he's lucky he didn't use the other stall.
The lyrics in this song touch upon the idea of taking risks and seizing opportunities. The singer sees the number on the wall and decides to call it, even though he's not sure what the outcome will be. The line "if it's good I'll call her every day" suggests that there's potential for a positive outcome, but the singer is also aware that it could go either way. The use of the bathroom stall as a setting also adds a layer of grittiness and danger to the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Saw your number written on the wall
I noticed your phone number written on the bathroom wall
Said for a good time call, call 281-7668
It was suggested to call your number for a good time
Hey baby I can't wait
I am eager and excited to call you
I got your number off the bathroom wall
I found your number on the bathroom wall
Pick up the phone and I start to think
When you answer the phone, I start to ponder
I get excited when it starts to ring
I feel thrilled when the phone begins to ring
I want you to go or stay, if it's good I'll call her everyday
I want us to either end the conversation or continue depending on how it goes. If it's good, I'll call you every day.
Got your number off the bathroom wall
I found your number on the bathroom wall
And I decided it was about time I made the call
I determined that it was finally time to give you a call
You answered the phone in a sexy voice
When you picked up the phone, you spoke in a seductive tone
I got excited and I had no choice
I felt aroused and had no option
To put another dime in the telephone, 'cause my number's alone at home
I had to put more money in the payphone since my personal number is empty at home
Got your number off the bathroom wall
I found your number on the bathroom wall
Boy Am I lucky that I didn't use the other stall
I am fortunate that I did not use the other bathroom stall with a different phone number
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