In 1988, Appice decided to dissolve the band and join guitarist John Sykes for his Blue Murder project in 1989.
A new King Kobra emerged in 2010 with Carmine Appice on drums, Paul Shortino taking over vocal duties, Mick Sweda on guitar, David Henzerling (a.k.a. David Michael-Philips) on guitar, and Johnny Rod on bass. This lineup released the self-titled album King Kobra in 2011 on Frontiers Records and another album in 2013, titled King Kobra II.
The band went on hiatus following the release of their 2013 album, largely due to the other commitments of the individual band members, They played live gigs again in 2016 without Mick Sweda.
A new album called We Are Warriors will be released on August 11, 2023. The title track was released as a single online via Spotify on July 18, 2023. The line up features new guitarists Carlos Cavazo, from Quiet Riot fame, and Rowan Robertson, once Dio guitarist.
Hunger
King Kobra Lyrics
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When I see what I want
I'm gonna take it
If it's against some law
You can bet I'm gonna break it
My need to feed
Gives me the will to survive
To keep me alive
I can't believe my...
[Chorus:]
Hunger - I want it so bad
I can taste it
It drives me mad
To see it wasted
When I need it so bad that it's burnin' me
I'm hungry
I'd do anything to get it
And feel no regret
But time is running out
I ain't found it yet
I can't believe my...
[Chorus]
[Solo]
It's burnin' me
It's burnin' me
It's burnin' me
It's burnin', it's burnin' me, burnin' me
The song "Hunger" by King Kobra is an ode to the primal, urgent need for survival. The lyrics speak of a hunger that is so intense that it drives the singer mad, causing them to do anything to satiate their need. The hunger is not necessarily just for food, but for anything that will keep the singer alive. This can be seen in lines such as "If it's against some law, you can bet I'm gonna break it," indicating that the need for survival overrides all other rules and norms in society.
The chorus emphasizes the intensity of the hunger, with the repetition of the phrase "I'm hungry" and the emphasis on how it "drives me mad." The solo in the middle of the song further emphasizes this urgency, with rapid guitar riffs that mimic the frenzied state of the singer.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hunger" speak to the most primal and basic of human needs, the need for survival. The singer in the song is willing to do anything to survive, even if it means breaking the law or acting against societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
When I see what I want
As soon as I set my eyes on something that I desire,
I'm gonna take it
I won't hesitate to go after it and obtain it,
If it's against some law
Even if it means breaking a rule or disobeying the law,
You can bet I'm gonna break it
I will take the risk and break that law or rule without any doubts,
My need to feed
The urge and pressure to fulfill my desires,
Gives me the will to survive
Is what motivates me to keep going and stay alive,
I gotta find it fast
I need to locate that something quickly,
To keep me alive
So that I can stay alive and fueled by my desire,
I can't believe my...
I can't believe how strong my emotions and desires are,
Chorus: Hunger - I want it so bad
My craving is so intense that it can only be described as hunger,
I can taste it
I can almost experience the satisfaction of obtaining what I desire,
It drives me mad
It consumes my thoughts and actions to the point of driving me insane,
To see it wasted
To witness that opportunity being missed or taken by someone else is unbearable,
When I need it so bad that it's burnin' me
The intensity of my desire is causing an unbearable pain and discomfort,
I'm hungry
I crave and yearn for that something with an insatiable appetite,
I'd do anything to get it
I am willing to do whatever it takes to obtain what I desire,
And feel no regret
I will not feel remorse or guilt for any actions I take to achieve my goal,
But time is running out
The window of opportunity to obtain what I desire is closing fast,
I ain't found it yet
I haven't located that something I desire so badly,
Solo
Instrumental section without lyrics,
It's burnin' me
My unfulfilled desire is causing me great pain and restlessness,
It's burnin' me
The strong passion and craving is still causing me great distress,
It's burnin' me
I can't escape the constant feeling of yearning and desire,
It's burnin', it's burnin' me, burnin' me
The intensity of my hunger and desire is still burning within me without relief,
Contributed by Isabella L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@glauberrodrigues9891
When I see what I want
I'm gonna take it
If it's against some law
You can bet I'm gonna break it
My need to feed
Gives me the will to survive
I gotta find it fast
To keep me alive
I can't believe my…
Chorus:
Hunger - I want it so bad
I can taste it
It drives me mad
To see it wasted
When I need it so bad that it's burnin' me
I'm hungry
I'd do anything to get it
And feel no regret
But time is running out
I ain't found it yet
I can't believe my…
Chorus
Solo
It's burnin' me
It's burnin' me
It's burnin' me
It's burnin', it's burnin' me, burnin' me
@blazecrx
one of the most underrated albums and one of the best metal albums ever, i love every single song, cheers to KK for such great songs and memories
@unperegrino70
But the message is totally a great crap: pure foolish teeen rebelliousness withouth a sense or purpose.
@wildimpo
A lot of people talk about underrated band's, this is most definitely one of them! I would have really like to see them get the air play they deserved and deserve.
@skyxxteq
I've had this song stuck on my head quite a while, love it!!!
@hendrixon
Rediscovering the "Ready to Strike" album. Still great!🤘🥁👍
@daviddesnoyers2439
i saw them in 85 with autograph and they were great live
@michaelschmidt9708
Monster album - one of the best of its era!
@jorgeldejesus8465
This was a monster hit back in the 80s
@MYcoloradoplateau
This was one of my first metal albums. My girlfriend at the time turned me onto them...and there was no going back! BTW, good for Marcie!
@curtisclark13
Mark Free had the most amazing voice!!!