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
Lover's Lane
Firehouse Lyrics
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But when she tries to satisfy me when I'm drivin'
We need to stop somewhere for a while
I'm gettin' ready, I feel the need for speed
Can't slow down 'til she gives me what I need
I know just the place that we can go
Hop in the back, we can be all alone
We're gonna have a good time tonight
[Chorus]
We're going down, down, down to Lover's Lane
That's where she drives, drives, drives me insane
I'll take her down to down to Lover's Lane
We're going down, down, down to Lover's Lane
My motor's runnin', yeah it's gettin' hot
I get overloaded, overheated, could explode
I can't believe it, we just gotta stop
I know just the place that we can go
Hop in the back, we can be all alone
Lock the doors and hold on tight
We're gonna have a good time tonight
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Firehouse's song "Lover's Lane" depict a wild and steamy ride with a woman. The singer admits that this woman makes him crazy and wild, but also that she satisfies him in a way that makes him want to keep going. Despite his need for speed, he recognizes the need to stop somewhere, and knows just the place - Lover's Lane. Here, they can be all alone and free to indulge in their passion. The singer's motor is running hot, overloaded, and about to explode, but he can't believe it, and they just have to stop again.
Overall, the lyrics reveal a sense of reckless abandon, passion, and perhaps a hint of danger. The focus is on living in the moment, on pure physical pleasure, and on the feeling of being overwhelmed by desire. The repeated refrain of "down to Lover's Lane" emphasizes the idea of surrendering to passion, without thinking of the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
She drives me crazy, she drives me wild
The singer is infatuated with his partner and her actions are stirring up emotions in him
But when she tries to satisfy me when I'm drivin'
Although his partner is attempting to please him while he's driving, he recognizes the need to pull over and take a break
We need to stop somewhere for a while
The singer acknowledges he can't continue driving without taking some time to unwind
I'm gettin' ready, I feel the need for speed
The singer is preparing himself for the exciting night ahead of him
Can't slow down 'til she gives me what I need
He is unwilling to slow down until his partner fulfills his desires
I know just the place that we can go
The singer is familiar with the location he is planning to take his partner
Hop in the back, we can be all alone
The singer suggests they sit in the back to enjoy each other's company
Lock the doors and hold on tight
He advises his partner to buckle up for an adventurous but safe ride
We're gonna have a good time tonight
The singer is excited about spending quality time with his partner tonight
We're going down, down, down to Lover's Lane
The couple is on their way to a popular spot for couples, known as Lover's Lane
That's where she drives, drives, drives me insane
The singer is expressing how his partner has a strong emotional influence on him
I'll take her down to down to Lover's Lane
The singer emphasizes that he will be the one taking his partner to Lover's Lane
My motor's runnin', yeah it's gettin' hot
The singer's desire and passion are increasing
I get overloaded, overheated, could explode
The singer is experiencing such high levels of passion that he feels like he could combust
I can't believe it, we just gotta stop
The singer recognizes that they can't keep driving and need to take a break
I know just the place that we can go
The singer is confident in his decision to take his partner to Lover's Lane
We're gonna have a good time tonight
The singer is excited about the possibilities of the night ahead
We're going down, down, down to Lover's Lane
The couple is once again mentioned as they are traveling to Lover's Lane
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ELLIS, FOSTER, LEVERTY, SNARE
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Tyler Foreman
these guys were one of the most underrated bands known to man they did a lot of good shit but they didn't do enough in the United States to become huge and also by the time they came out with their first album hair metal was almost gone and grunge was taking over
ElectronicRock1
One of my favourite guitar solos of all fucking time. That whammy bar stuff at 2:39 is so good, nothing else like it.
Alexandre Laplante
love this band. Awesome memories from the 90s!
Strick nine
The BAND is beyond fantastic musically.
Let's Ride
seen them in concert along with warrant and trixter it was fricken awesome !!!! some great memories!!!!! miss those days great music not like the sad shit today!!!!
Dakota Rain
That same concert was in Bismarck
Trustme77
Some of the shit today is good, speaking as somebody who grew up on and still likes hard rock. Give "Dance Macabre" by Ghost a listen and see what you think.
John Greene
Steven, I saw them on the same tour at an outdoor venue in Albuquerque. What a show and yes, lots of memories. Good times
Dylan Parker
I can imagine anyone listening to this song while they're making sweet, sweet love and rocking to it while they're making sweet love don't you agree?
Christopher Blake
The whole record was so.damn good.