Despite diminishing success in the United States as the decade progressed, the band remained very popular in Asia, mainly in countries like Japan, Thailand, and Singapore. FireHouse continued to release new material throughout the late 1990s and into the early 2000s, most of which has successfully charted in Japan. The band has also continued to tour internationally as of 2007, having participated twice in the annual Rock Never Stops Tour with other bands of the 1980s. FireHouse is estimated to have sold over 6 million albums worldwide since their debut.
In December 2004, FireHouse became the first major international rock band to play concert dates in northeast India.[7] The band's first Indian concert date was in Shillong, followed by two more dates in Dimapur, and Aizawl.[7] The band's first Indian date, in Shillong When the Maharaja of Tripura Kirit Pradyot Deb Burman invited them, took place in front of a sold out stadium crowd of over 40,000, setting a record for that city.[5] The band toured in 2005, 2006, and launched another tour in 2007 visiting states in the Midwest United States such as North Dakota and playing at several festivals including Rocklahoma.[8] In a March 2007 interview, when asked about the band's next album, guitarist Bill Leverty said "we plan on going into the studio this coming winter. Hopefully, we’ll be able to get all the songs together and record them for a spring/summer release."[2] Regarding the future of the band, C.J. Snare commented that "this has been an incredible, incredible career. To do something that you love, to be an artist, to be an entertainer and to actually go out there and have fans all over the world and be able to make a living at it. As long as that's perpetuated, I don’t see any reason to ever stop."[5]
Band members
Originally composed of vocalist C.J. Snare, guitarist Bill Leverty, drummer Michael Foster, and bassist Perry Richardson, the band has maintained all of its original members with the exception of Richardson, who departed in 2000 due to conflict. Richardson was initially replaced by Bruce Waibel, but Waibel left in 2003 to spend more time with his family. Dario Seixas was brought on board to play bass on the band's 2003 album Prime Time, but he parted ways with the band shortly after the album was released. Current bassist Allen McKenzie was given the position in 2004.[3]
Guitarist Bill Leverty and C.J. Snare have both pursued solo careers, but neither have let their solo projects interfere with the band's studio and touring efforts. Leverty has released two solo albums; Wanderlust in 2004 and Southern Exposure in 2007, and when asked if he would ever tour in support of them, he said that it would be "extremely selfish" to do so while putting the band on hold.[9] Snare has commented in several interviews that he is working on a solo album, but such an album has yet to materialize.[5] Drummer Michael Foster has participated in Leverty's solo career by playing drums on both of his albums.
Current
C.J. Snare - vocals, keyboards (1989 - present)
Bill Leverty - guitars (1989 - present)
Michael Foster - drums (1989 - present)
Allen McKenzie - bass guitar (2004 - present)
Former
Perry Richardson - bass guitar (1989 - 1999)
Bruce Waibel - bass guitar (2000 - 2003)
Dario Seixas - bass guitar (2003)
Discography
Albums
FireHouse - August 21, 1990
Hold Your Fire - June 16, 1992
3 - April 11, 1995
Good Acoustics - October 8, 1996
Category 5 - October, 1998
Bring 'Em Out Live - December, 1999
O2 - November 7, 2000
Prime Time - August 12, 2003
2) Italian progressive metal band formed in 1986, which released its only album in 1994 entitled Labyrinth. The band is now split-up.
3) Firehouse is a Danish reggae sound system that has done a couple of support songs for the now torn down Ungdomshuset in Copenhagen.
In 2008 they gained a lot of airplay because of the song Du Får Ik’ Punani featuring Lady Smita.
They have also made the songs: Fremmed, Hård som Wozniacki, Snow Dub and Grammy
www.firehouse.dk
Don't Treat Me Bad
Firehouse Lyrics
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I guess you live and learn
That when you're playin' with fire, you're bound to get burned
Oh, I've been mistreated, I've been used before
I get kicked in the face, still I come back for more
But I won't cry no more 'cause the tears are all in vain
We can pick up the pieces, start it all again
Oh, girl I can't take anymore
Baby, don't treat me bad
Well, this could be the best thing that you'll ever have
Baby, don't treat me bad
Well, you can do anything, but baby, don't treat me bad
Oh, don't treat me bad
I gave it everything but you threw it all away
I can't take any more of these games that you play
I've been through heartache and I've been through pain
And it's hard to believe you still treat me this way
But I won't cry no more 'cause the tears are all in vain
We can pick up the pieces, start it all again
Let's just get back to the way it was before
Oh, girl I can't take anymore
Baby, don't treat me bad
Well, this could be the best thing that you'll ever have
Baby, don't treat me bad
Well, you can do anything, but baby, don't treat me bad
Oh, don't treat me bad
'Cause girl, I can't take anymore, oh yeah
Now listen to me
Baby, don't treat me bad
Well, this could be the best thing that you'll ever have
Baby, don't treat me bad
Well, you can do anything, but baby
Now listen to me baby, don't treat me bad
Well, this could be the best thing that you'll ever have
Baby, don't treat me bad
Well, you can do anything, but baby
Don't treat me bad
Don't treat me bad
Oh yeah, don't treat me bad
No no, no no, no no, don't treat me bad
Don't treat me bad
The lyrics of Firehouse's song "Don't Treat Me Bad" seem to be an expression of the lead singer's frustrations with a person who mistreated him in the past. The opening lines of the song, "I never thought you'd hurt me / I guess you live and learn / That when you're playin' with fire you're bound to get burned," suggests that the singer has been betrayed by someone he trusted. Despite the pain this person has caused him, he continues to come back for more, even when he is "kicked in the face."
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's plea for respect and fairness in his relationship with this person. He urges them not to treat him poorly, with the lyrics "Baby, don't treat me bad / (Well) you can do anything, but baby, don't treat me bad / Oh, don't treat me bad." The singer sounds resigned to having experienced heartbreak and pain in his past, but seems to be ready to move forward, as he suggests they "pick up the pieces and start it all again."
Overall, "Don't Treat Me Bad" is an emotional plea for respect and fair treatment from a person who has hurt the singer before. It highlights the singer's resilience despite the pain and mistreatment he has endured, and his willingness to forgive and move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I never thought you'd hurt me
I didn't expect you to cause me pain
I guess you live and learn
I understand now that painful experiences can teach you valuable lessons
That when you're playin' with fire you're bound to get burned
If you take risks without caution or forethought, you're likely to experience negative consequences
I've been mistreated, I've been used before
I've been taken advantage of and treated poorly by others in the past
I get kicked in the face still I come back for more
Despite being hurt repeatedly, I still have hope that things can improve
But I won't cry no more 'cause the tears are all in vain
I won't continue to mourn or be upset because it won't change the past or impact the future
We can pick up the pieces and start it all again
We can move forward and try to repair the damage that has been done
Let's just get back to the way it was before
Let's try to go back to a previous state of happiness or positivity
Oh, girl I can't take anymore
I can't continue to endure this pain or mistreatment
Baby, don't treat me bad
Please treat me with kindness and respect
Well, this could be the best thing that you'll ever have
A positive relationship with me could be the greatest thing you experience
You can do anything, but baby, don't treat me bad
You have the ability to make choices and take action, but please don't hurt or mistreat me
I gave it everything, but you threw it all away
I put forth a lot of effort and energy into our relationship, but you didn't value or appreciate it
I can't take anymore of these games that you play
I'm tired of the manipulative or hurtful behavior you're exhibiting
I've been through heartache and I've been through pain
I've experienced intense emotional distress because of this relationship
And it's hard to believe you still treat me this way
It's difficult for me to accept that you continue to behave in ways that hurt me
Oh girl, I can't take anymore, oh yeah, now listen to me
I really can't handle anymore pain or mistreatment, please hear me out
Oh, don't treat me bad
Please don't hurt me, treat me with respect and compassion
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bill Leverty, Carl Snare, Cosby Ellis, Michael Foster
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anky Rod
I never thought you'd hurt me
I guess you live and learn
That when you're playin' with fire you're bound to get burned
I've been mistreated, I've been used before
I get kicked in the face still I come back for more
But I won't cry no more 'cause the tears are all in vain
We can pick up the pieces and start it all again
Let's just get back to the way it was before
Oh, girl I can't take anymore
Baby, don't treat me bad
Well, this could be the best thing that you'll ever have
Baby, don't treat me bad
(Well) you can do anything, but baby, don't treat me bad
Oh, don't treat me bad
I gave it everything, but you threw it all away
I can't take anymore of these games that you play
I've been through heartache and I've been through pain
And it's hard to believe you…
Andrey Kusanagi
...still treat me this way
But I won't cry no more 'cause the tears are all in vain
We can pick up the pieces and start it all again
Let's just get back to the way it was before
Girl, I can't take anymore
Baby, don't treat me bad
Well, this could be the best thing that you'll ever have
Baby, don't treat me bad
Well, you can do anything, but baby, don't treat me bad
Oh, don't treat me bad
'Cause girl, I can't take anymore
Oh yeah
Now listen to me baby, don't treat me bad
This could be the best thing that you'll ever have
Baby, don't treat me bad
You can do anything, but baby
Now listen to me baby, don't treat me bad
This could be the best thing that you'll ever have
Baby, don't treat me bad
Well you can do anything, but baby, don't treat me bad
Don't treat me bad
No-ho-ho-oh yeah
Don't treat me bad
No-no, no-now, no no
Don't treat me bad
Don't treat me bad
kenyon suits
I was fortunate enough to have been a teenager during the greatest music ever made... God I miss those days!!!
Jim Quinter
@AL DANTE they were very underrated. They mainly opened for bands except for about 5 years they did headline about 3 tours but that was it.
AL DANTE
I AM fortunate enough to have discovered this criminally underrated band
phillip adkins
Me too mister. I agree with you on the music and generation. I miss it too.
phillip adkins
That’s awesome. Great memories. Great era. I like this band too.
Jim Quinter
Likewise. When I listen to this type of music I put my headphones on and just escape!!!
Marcelo Barreto🇺🇦
This music is in 3rd place in my top 5 playlist on Spotify.
xpeachblushx
I'm 20 years old, I work as a bartender and my boss recently started to play this everyday and I'm obsessed with it 😭😍😍😍😍
Lasondra Huggins
Wow, then you might Love the Barb Wire soundtrack and Chucky to add to a Playlist or lull/clean-up.
Larry Sann
i was obsessed around when they started and still obsessed today and play their sings on guitar. love this band! 😍