Beginning in 1976, The Greg Kihn Band put out several albums on the Beserkley Records label. Their most popular album was 1983's "Kihnspiracy", which reached the top 20 of the Billboard Album Chart. Many of the band's albums contained puns on the name "Kihn" within their titles. Aside from their own material, Kihn is also known for his eclectic choice of cover songs, included on his Kihnspicuous Taste double CD "best of" were versions of Love's "Little Red Book", The Only Ones' "Another Girl, Another Planet" Jackie Wilson's "Your Love is Lifting Me Higher & Higher", and even "I Fall to Pieces" made famous by Patsy Cline.
Since 2001, the Greg Kihn Band has been one of the opening acts at the annual Kihncert, which is organized by San Jose, California radio station KUFX-FM (promotional name 98.5 K-Fox), where Kihn is the morning DJ. His son Ry Kihn (named for guitarist Ry Cooder) sometimes plays with his dad's band, as well as a band of his own, Big Fun USA.
Kihn has also written four novels, Horrow Show, Shade of Pale, Mojo Hand, and Big Rock Beat, and released a collection of short stories by himself, and other well known rock musicians, named Carved In Rock: Short Stories By Musicians. Contributors include Ray Manzarek of The Doors, Pete Townshend of The Who, Joan Jett, and Ray Davies of The Kinks.
He recently recovered from a surgery performed on his back, and was back on the air at KUFX on 08/09/06.
Kihn has a new live album entitled Extended Versions out through Sony Records.
Kihn loves Corvettes and supposedly bought one in early December 2006.
Another Girl Another Planet
Greg Kihn Lyrics
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I′ll get ill but I don't care about it
And I can face your threats
And stand up straight and tall and shout about it
I think I′m on another world with you
With you
I'm on another planet with you
And you get under my skin
But I don't find it irritating
You always play to win
But I don′t need rehabilitating
Oh no, I think I′m on another world with you
With you
I'm on another planet with you
Hey, another girl, another planet
Another girl, another planet
Another girl, another planet
Another girl, another planet
Hey
Space travel′s in my blood
There ain't nothing I can do about it
Long journeys wear me out
But I know I can′t live without it
Oh no, I think I'm on another world with you
With you
I′m on another planet with you
Oh no, I think I'm on another world with you
With you
I'm on another planet with you
Yeah, another girl, another planet
Another girl, another planet
Another girl, another planet
Another girl, another planet
Another planet
The song Another Girl Another Planet by Greg Kihn is an upbeat rock song released in 1980. The song has a nostalgic feel to it and is almost reminiscent of the British Invasion sound of the 60s. The lyrics suggest that the singer is always flirting with death, but isn't afraid of it. He is able to stand up to threats and shout about it. The singer believes that he is on another planet with the girl he is singing about. She gets under his skin, but he doesn't find it irritating. She always plays to win, but he doesn't need rehabilitating. The singer suggests that space travel is in his blood and that he can't live without it.
The lyrics to this song have been interpreted in various ways. Some suggest that the song is about drug addiction, while others believe that it is about a love affair. The song has been covered by various bands, including Blink 182 and The Only Ones. The song is considered to be a classic of the new wave and power pop genres.
Line by Line Meaning
I always flirt with death
I take risks and engage in potentially dangerous situations
I’ll get ill but I don’t care about it
I am willing to accept any consequences or negative effects that come my way
And I can face your threats
I am not intimidated by people who try to scare or harm me
And stand up straight and tall and shout about it
I am confident in myself and willing to speak out when necessary
I think I'm on another world with you
Being with you is so thrilling and exciting that it feels like we are in a different dimension
And you get under my skin
You have a strong emotional impact on me
But I don't find it irritating
I am not bothered or put off by the intensity of my feelings for you
You always play to win
You are competitive and focused on achieving your goals
But I don't need rehabilitating
I am not worried about being influenced or changed by your attitude towards life
Space travel's in my blood
I have a deep passion and strong desire for exploration and adventure
There ain't nothing I can do about it
It is a part of who I am and cannot be changed
Long journeys wear me out
Traveling for extended periods of time takes a toll on me physically and mentally
But I know I can’t live without it
Exploring and experiencing new things is essential to my happiness and fulfillment
Hey, another girl, another planet
I am always on the lookout for new and different experiences with others
Another girl, another planet
I crave variety and novelty in my relationships and experiences
Another girl, another planet
I am not content with the status quo and want to continue exploring and expanding my horizons
Another girl, another planet
I am open to meeting new people and discovering new places
Another planet
I am always seeking out new adventures, experiences, and connections
Writer(s): Peter Albert Neil Perrett
Contributed by Levi R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.