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.
Ship Rolls In
Faster Pussycat Lyrics
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You gotta let you hair hang down
I eat my dinner right out of a garbage can
I got my clothes from the lost and found
You gotta roll with the punches, spin like a top
I don't have much but I've got a lot of personality
And that's all that counts
When my ship rolls in, I'll be ready, oh yeah
And I'll be struttin' my stuff through the high class part of town
When my ship rolls in, I'll be ready
Dazed and kinda lazy
I was bailing out my boat with one hand
Movin' closer and closer to the green silver coast
I wasn't happy 'til my feet hit the sand
You gotta eat right through the bone, gotta chip away the stone
I got rocks in my head and my pants
You're a land lover baby, and I'm your supply and demand
When my ship rolls in, I'll be ready, oh yeah
And I'll be struttin' my stuff through the high class part of town
When my ship rolls in, I'll be ready
Shakin' it
Drivin' real fast in my limousine
I got two girls in the back, it's the American dream
There's so much money but so little time
It seems like yesterday I didn't have a dime (not a dime)
Got me a mansion and a swimming pool, living this luxury is totally cool
It's a long way from the bottom and a short drop from the top
Now that my ship's come in I ain't gonna stop
The lyrics of "Ship Rolls In" by Faster Pussycat depict the story of a person who is struggling in life but has a positive attitude towards it. The first few lines of the song, "Shake it, don't break it, baby / You gotta let your hair hang down / I eat my dinner right out of a garbage can / I got my clothes from the lost and found," reveal the person's situation and how they are making the most of what they have.
The chorus, "When my ship rolls in, I'll be ready, oh yeah / And I'll be struttin' my stuff through the high-class part of town," shows that the person believes in their future and that they will make it big someday. The following lines, "Dazed and kinda lazy / I was bailing out my boat with one hand / Moving closer and closer to the green silver coast," suggest that the person is working hard and moving towards their goal, even though it might be slow and challenging.
The second chorus, "When my ship rolls in, I'll be ready, oh yeah / And I'll be struttin' my stuff through the high-class part of town / When my ship rolls in, I'll be ready," reinforces the confidence and determination of the person. The last verse, "Got me a mansion and a swimming pool / Living this luxury is totally cool / It's a long way from the bottom and a short drop from the top / Now that my ship's come in, I ain't gonna stop," shows that the person has achieved their dreams and is living a luxurious life.
Overall, the lyrics of "Ship Rolls In" are about the power of perseverance and keeping a positive attitude, even during challenging times. The song encourages listeners to keep working towards their goals and to never give up.
Line by Line Meaning
Shake it, don't break it, baby
Don't give up, keep going and pushing forward
You gotta let you hair hang down
Don't be afraid of being yourself and expressing who you are
I eat my dinner right out of a garbage can
I am used to living an unconventional and non-luxurious life
I got my clothes from the lost and found
I don't have the money to afford new clothes so I get them from lost and founds
You gotta roll with the punches, spin like a top
You need to be able to adapt to changes and challenges that come your way
I don't have much but I've got a lot of personality
I may not have a lot of money or material things, but I have a strong personality
And that's all that counts
Having a strong personality is more important than material things
When my ship rolls in, I'll be ready, oh yeah
When I finally have a chance at success and wealth, I will be prepared and ready for it
And I'll be struttin' my stuff through the high class part of town
When I become successful, I will confidently show off my achievements to the wealthy and elite
Dazed and kinda lazy
Feeling a bit disoriented and unmotivated
I was bailing out my boat with one hand
I am used to struggling and working hard
Movin' closer and closer to the green silver coast
Getting closer and closer to success and wealth
I wasn't happy 'til my feet hit the sand
I was not content with life until I achieved some level of stability and success
You gotta eat right through the bone, gotta chip away the stone
You need to be determined and persistent in order to achieve success
I got rocks in my head and my pants
I am a bit crazy and unconventional
You're a land lover baby, and I'm your supply and demand
I am the one who can provide you with the exciting and adventurous life that you crave
Drivin' real fast in my limousine
Enjoying the luxuries of success and wealth
I got two girls in the back, it's the American dream
Feeling like I have achieved the ultimate level of success and luxury
There's so much money but so little time
Success and wealth can be fleeting, so enjoy it while you can
It seems like yesterday I didn't have a dime (not a dime)
I remember being poor and struggling
Got me a mansion and a swimming pool, living this luxury is totally cool
I have achieved the American dream and am enjoying my success
It's a long way from the bottom and a short drop from the top
It takes a lot of hard work and effort to achieve success, but it can be lost quickly
Now that my ship's come in I ain't gonna stop
I have achieved success and am not going to stop striving for more
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