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.
City Has No Heart
Faster Pussycat Lyrics
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I've got my pearl and my steel
And Bernie takes a look at Stacy
Says "boy, is this for real"
The heat is comin' down and I'm not laughin'
I pulled my trigger, I'm blastin' for action
I jumped into the saddle, I'm not walkin'
I'm sick of this town and all it's talkin'
This city has no heart
No no no no no heart
It's got a mouth that keeps a runnin'
And baby it won't stop
No, it won't stop
This city has no heart
It's got a mouth that keeps a runnin'
And baby it won't stop
Face it, this place is a mess
It's got a hole in the ceiling
The rain comes and washes away
All the hope and the feelin'
And Jackie's feelin' numb, face down on the table
Greg is poppin' bubble gum, makin' love to Betty Grable
Walkin' up and down the streets of blood fashion
I've had it up to here with this so called attraction
This city has no heart
No no no no no heart
It's got a mouth that keeps a runnin'
And baby it won't stop
No, it won't stop
This city has no heart
It's got a mouth that keeps a runnin'
And baby it won't stop
I said hey, this city has no heart
Gypsy junkie baby, you're sittin' in the sun
And there's no use tryin', but you did it again, oh no
The song "City Has No Heart" by Faster Pussycat is about the struggles of living in a city that has lost its soul. The lyrics describe a dystopian atmosphere where people are numb and hopeless, and the city has no heart. The singer is tired of the constant chatter and superficiality of the place and decides to take action. In the first verse, the singer is ready to leave the city and escape its lack of substance. He mentions that he has his gun and his pearl (a reference to his car) and that his friend Bernie is amazed by the situation. The second verse talks about how the city is deteriorating, with holes in the ceiling and hopelessness everywhere. People are numb and indifferent to their surroundings, while others are trying to find an escape in anything they can find like bubble gum or movie stars. The singer has had enough and declares that the city has no heart and that it's time to move on.
The lyrics of "City Has No Heart" showcase a unique mix of punk rock and glam rock, which was the signature style of Faster Pussycat. The song was released on the band's 1989 album "Wake Me When It's Over," which also featured hit songs like "House of Pain" and "Poison Ivy." The band was formed in Los Angeles, and the song represents the feeling of many residents of the city who saw it go from a place of dreams to a place of despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Sun's comin' up in the West
It's a new day, the sun is rising in the West!
I've got my pearl and my steel
I have my weapons with me and I'm ready for anything!
And Bernie takes a look at Stacy
Bernie is checking out Stacy and finds her attractive!
Says "boy, is this for real"
He can't believe what he is seeing, it all seems too good to be true!
The heat is comin' down and I'm not laughin'
The situation is becoming intense and I'm not finding it amusing!
I pulled my trigger, I'm blastin' for action
I'm taking matters into my own hands and I'm ready to take action by using my weapon!
I jumped into the saddle, I'm not walkin'
I'm taking control and not just walking, I'm ready to take off!
I'm sick of this town and all it's talkin'
I'm tired of this city and all its noise, nothing ever changes here!
This city has no heart
The city lacks any true emotion, it's barren!
No no no no no heart
It's heartless and a disappointing place!
It's got a mouth that keeps a runnin'
It's full of people who talk too much and don't actually do anything!
And baby it won't stop
This city's endless chatter won't ever come to a halt!
Face it, this place is a mess
This city is a disaster, it's fallen apart!
It's got a hole in the ceiling
There are obvious issues with the structure of the city!
The rain comes and washes away
The natural forces of the rain washes away any good feelings in the city!
All the hope and the feelin'
Nothing positive seems to remain in this city anymore!
And Jackie's feelin' numb, face down on the table
Jackie is struggling to cope and appears numb and exhausted!
Greg is poppin' bubble gum, makin' love to Betty Grable
Greg is nonchalantly chewing gum and flirting with Betty Grable, showing that people in this city are not truly invested in anything!
Walkin' up and down the streets of blood fashion
People here act a certain way without any purpose, they are just going through the motions!
I've had it up to here with this so called attraction
I'm tired of this city's false beauty which is actually nothing more than a facade!
I said hey, this city has no heart
I'm pointing out that this city has no soul or true feeling, no love or goodness exists here!
Gypsy junkie baby, you're sittin' in the sun
This line is a bit unclear, but it may be criticizing the city's acceptance of drug culture or other destructive forms of behavior!
And there's no use tryin', but you did it again, oh no
Despite everything, it seems that the city is always able to disappoint and let people down!
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