Heavy Metal Love
Helix Lyrics


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Got me a baby she's hard as nails
She's my heavy metal love
She plays guitar just like a ringin' the bell
She's my heavy metal love

Leather and lace, you know what I've found
She's my heavy metal love
When the lights go up, she gets down
She's my heavy metal love

[Chorus]
I like the caress of steel
It's the hard edge that I feel
Heavy metal love
She's my heavy metal love
Ooh yeah heavy metal love
She's my heavy metal love

She's not the kind of girl
You bring home to mom
She's my heavy metal love
She's dirty and mean
But she's lots of fun
She's my heavy metal love

[Chorus]

Heavy metal love
She's my heavy metal love
Ooh yeah heavy metal love
She's my heavy metal love

Yeah!
Heavy metal love
She's my heavy metal love
Ooh yeah heavy metal love
She's my heavy metal love

Heavy metal love
She's my heavy metal love




Ooh yeah heavy metal love
She's my heavy metal love

Overall Meaning

The song "Heavy Metal Love" by Helix is an ode to the heavy metal subgenre of music and the passionate love that can come from it. In the first verse, the singer describes his "baby" as "hard as nails" and "plays guitar just like a ringin' the bell" which highlights his admiration for her musical talents. The use of "leather and lace" in the second verse exemplifies the stereotype that many heavy metal musicians and fans alike often incorporate into their fashion choices. The chorus further emphasizes the sentiment of the song, with the singer stating that he likes the "caress of steel" and the "hard edge" that comes with heavy metal music.


The overall theme of the song is one of rebellion and excitement. The singer acknowledges that his heavy metal love may not be the kind of girl you bring home to your mom, but he still revels in her "dirty and mean" personality traits. The fast-paced, guitar-heavy music perfectly encapsulates the wildness and intensity of the heavy metal scene, allowing the song to fully capture the essence of this genre of music and its culture.


Line by Line Meaning

Got me a baby she's hard as nails
I have a girlfriend who is tough and unyielding


She's my heavy metal love
She's the passionate and intense love of my life


She plays guitar just like a ringin' the bell
She's an amazing guitar player who can captivate an audience


Leather and lace, you know what I've found
She's got an edgy and rebellious style


When the lights go up, she gets down
She's a performer who thrives in front of crowds


I like the caress of steel
I enjoy the powerful and sharp sound of heavy metal music


It's the hard edge that I feel
The raw and intense energy of heavy metal music resonates with me


She's not the kind of girl
She doesn't fit the traditional, conservative image of a girlfriend


You bring home to mom
She's not someone who would make a good impression on parents


She's dirty and mean
She has a gritty and rebellious attitude


But she's lots of fun
She's an exciting and entertaining person to be around


Heavy metal love
The intense affection and passion experienced by two people who love heavy metal music


She's my heavy metal love
She's the one with whom I share this intense love for heavy metal music


Ooh yeah heavy metal love
The ecstatic feeling that comes with being in love with someone who shares the same passion for heavy metal music


Yeah!
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm for heavy metal music and the love shared with someone who shares this passion




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I saw them in 84 they opened for Quite Riot and the Scorpions August 17, 1984 CNE Grandstand Toronto, Canada. Was 17 that year wow where did the time go.

@tomodonovan5931

You probably liked the Scorpions live the best, but
Quiet Riot had a pretty solid sound as well. Canada
had some kick a## bands in the days April Wine,
Triumph, and of course Rush being top dogs! The
world sure enjoyed the sounds of Canada. And you
are 100% right about the time going. All the girls I
took to those good concerts are all grandmas' now!
Those poor grandkids stuck with Taylor Swift, Lady
Goo Goo, and the other non-sense music that you
hear today. It is not all bad, but it will never be what we
listened to decades ago.

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