Faster Pussycat is a hard rock band that formed in the mid-80s and is often… Read Full Bio ↴Faster Pussycat is a hard rock band that formed in the mid-80s and is often associated with the glam metal scene, belonging to the sleaze subgenre alongside bands such as Guns N' Roses, L.A. Guns, and Dangerous Toys. They're best known for their 1989 album 'Wake Me When It's Over', which has been certified as gold by the RIAA. The name "Faster Pussycat" was taken from the 1965 cult film "Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!", which was was originally meant to title Tracii Guns' new band after leaving Guns N' Roses.

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.

You're So Vain
Faster Pussycat Lyrics

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You walked into the party
Like you were walking onto a yacht
Your skirt strategically hiked up on one thigh
Your scarf was apricot
You had one eye in the mirror
You think you're so damn hot
And all the boys dreamed that they'd be your partner
They'd be your partner and

You're so vain
You probably think this song is about you
You're so vain
I'll be you think this song is about you
Don't you, don't you

You had me several years ago
When I was still quite naÃ¯ve
You said that we made such a pretty pair
And that you would never leave
But you gave away the things you loved
And one of them was me
I had some dreams there were clouds in my coffee
Clouds in my coffee and

You're so vain
You probably think this song is about you
You're so vain
I'll be you think this song is about you
Don't you, don't you

Well I hear you went up to Saratoga
And your horse it naturally won
You jumped into your jet and flew to Nova Scotia
To see a total eclipse of the sun
Well you're where you should be all the time
When you're not you're with
Somebody's boyfriend
Somebody's boyfriend and

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Faster Pussycat's song You're So Vain tell the story of a self-absorbed individual who is well aware of their charm and attractiveness. The first verse describes the person's entrance at a party where all the boys are vying for their attention, highlighting their confident and flirtatious demeanor, portrayed in the way they walked into the room and the way they dressed. The refrain, "You're so vain," serves as a biting criticism of the person's behavior.

The second verse is more personal, with the singer revealing they were once involved with this individual, who promised them the world but instead gave away everything they cherished, including the singer. The line "I had some dreams there were clouds in my coffee" suggests that the singer's aspirations were shattered by this person's actions, and they were left feeling disillusioned and disappointed.

Overall, the song is a critique of narcissistic behavior and how it can hurt others while ultimately being self-destructive. The catchy chorus serves as a reminder that even if this person thinks the song is about them, it is ultimately a reflection of their flawed personality.

Line by Line Meaning

You walked into the party Like you were walking onto a yacht
You arrived with such confidence and self-importance, as if you owned everything like a rich person who owns a luxury yacht.

Your skirt strategically hiked up on one thigh Your scarf was apricot
You deliberately dressed in a provocative and stylish way to seek attention and admiration from others.

You had one eye in the mirror You think you're so damn hot And all the boys dreamed that they'd be your partner They'd be your partner and
You were too preoccupied with admiring yourself in the mirror and thinking how attractive you were, while all the male attendees at the party were fantasizing about being your lover.

You're so vain You probably think this song is about you You're so vain I'll be you think this song is about you Don't you, don't you
You have such a high opinion of yourself that you assume every song is about you, including this one. You are so self-absorbed that you fail to recognize that this song is criticizing your conceited behavior.

You had me several years ago When I was still quite naÃ¯ve You said that we made such a pretty pair And that you would never leave
In the past, you used to manipulate my naïve nature by complimenting me and convincing me that we were a perfect match, and that you would always stay with me.

But you gave away the things you loved And one of them was me I had some dreams there were clouds in my coffee Clouds in my coffee and
However, you eventually revealed your true selfish nature by abandoning the things you once loved, including me. I used to have dreams of being with someone who was sweet like sugar, but it turned out that you were harsh and bitter like clouds in my coffee.

Well I hear you went up to Saratoga And your horse it naturally won You jumped into your jet and flew to Nova Scotia To see a total eclipse of the sun Well you're where you should be all the time When you're not you're with Somebody's boyfriend Somebody's boyfriend and
Rumors have it that you recently went to Saratoga and won a horse race, then immediately flew to Nova Scotia to watch a total solar eclipse. You seem to be living the high life and always able to afford expensive trips. However, I also heard that when you're not flaunting your wealth, you're busy seducing someone else's boyfriend.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Carly E. Simon

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