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.
It's My Life
King Kobra Lyrics
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I've got a reputation
People know who I am
Rules are mean't to be broken
Can't kill what you don't understand
I see you running scared
I never knew you cared
Go and hide your head in the sand
Been to hell and back
I survived and that's a fact
(Chorus)
It's my life (it's my life)
And I'll do what I want to
Do what I want to
Do what I like
It's my life (it's my life)
And I'll do what I want to
Do what I want to do...
(Verse)
My New Year's resolution
Is always the same
Gonna do what I like
Gonna do what I want
'Cause it's just my way (yeah)
I don't live for tomorrow
'Cause at the end of the day
Gonna shout it from the roof
Better face up to the truth
(Chorus)
It's my life (it's my life)
And I'll do what I want to
Do what I want to
Do what I like
It's my life (it's my life)
And I'll do what I want to
Do what I want to
Do what I like
It's my life (it's my life)
And I'll do what I want to
Do what I want to
Do what I like
It's my life (it's my life)
And I'll do what I want to
Do what I want to do...
(Uhhh yeah)
(Solo)
(Verse)
Don't need an invitation
I don't play hard to get (no!)
Well I'm plain they claim
I can't be tamed
You know it doesn't matter
I'll swear if I like
I'll wear what I want
It's my life (oh yeah)
And I'll do what I want to (it's my life)
Do what I want to
Do what I like (oh yeah)
It's my life
And I'll do what I want to (do what you like)
Do what I want to (do it, do it)
Do what I like (do it)
It's my life (it's my life)
And I'll do what I want to
Do what I want to
Do what I like
It's my life (it's my life)
And I'll do what I want to
Do what I want to
Do what I like
It's my life (it's my life)
And I'll do what I want to
Do what I want to
Do what I like
The lyrics of King Kobra's song It's My Life are all about not conforming to societal standards and living life on one's own terms. The singer talks about having a reputation, and how rules are meant to be broken. The lines "Can't kill what you don't understand" suggest that people often try to restrict others who don't fit in with what is considered normal. The singer also notes that they see people running scared, but they never knew these people cared. This indicates that the singer is not afraid of judgment or opposition, and is determined to carve their own path.
In the next verse, the singer talks about their New Year's resolution, which is to do what they like and what they want. They assert that they don't live for tomorrow, and they are not afraid to shout from the rooftops about what they believe. The lyrics "I don't play hard to get, I'm plain they claim" suggest that the singer doesn't try to be something they're not, they're just being themselves. The final lines of the song emphasize the point of the message, with the singer saying that it's their life, and they will do what they want to do and what they like.
Overall, the song It's My Life is a powerful anthem of individuality and self-realization. The singer is encouraging listeners to be true to themselves and stand up for their beliefs no matter what others may think. The message is one of empowerment and freedom, urging people to break free from the shackles of societal norms and live a life that is authentic and fulfilling.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a reputation
I have built a reputation that defines me as a person
People know who I am
People are aware of my existence and what I stand for
Rules are mean't to be broken
I have my own set of rules which may not necessarily align with the norm
Can't kill what you don't understand
It is difficult to destroy something that you do not comprehend
I see you running scared
I notice that you are afraid of me and what I can do
I never knew you cared
I did not think that my presence mattered to you
Go and hide your head in the sand
You can choose to ignore me by pretending I do not exist
Been to hell and back
I have gone through difficult challenges and survived
I survived and that's a fact
I have effectively overcome whatever obstacles thrown at me
My New Year's resolution
My goal for the new year
Is always the same
I never change what I intend to do.
Gonna do what I like
I am going to do what makes me happy
Gonna do what I want
I am going to do what I desire, regardless of what others may say/do
'Cause it's just my way (yeah)
I do things the way I want to because that's just who I am
I don't live for tomorrow
I am not concerned with the future
'Cause at the end of the day
When everything is done and dusted
Gonna shout it from the roof
I will proudly proclaim it to everyone
Better face up to the truth
You should acknowledge the reality of the situation
Don't need an invitation
I don't require others' invite to join in their events or to share my own opinion
I don't play hard to get (no!)
I don't make my intentions hard to understand or follow
Well I'm plain they claim
People often say that I am not special, and cannot be remarkable
I can't be tamed
I cannot be controlled or held back by others
You know it doesn't matter
It is of no significance
I'll swear if I like
I will use strong language if I want to
I'll wear what I want
I'll wear any clothing and fashion style of choice
It's my life (oh yeah)
The way I live my life is my decision alone
And I'll do what I want to (it's my life)
I'll follow my own desires and ambitions because it is my life
Do what I want to (do it, do it)
I have the right to do anything that makes me happy without other people's approval
Do what I like (do it)
I will do what I enjoy and suits me best
Contributed by Julia F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ricstormwolf
I'll never get tired of this song. Wendy O Williams, Kiss or these guys 🤘🤘🎸🎸😎
@metalmark65
Me either. I heard rumor that locked away in a studio vault somewhere in California, the band Black n Blue recorded a version for their In Heat album Gene Simmons produced.
@arandomhobbychannel6718
Thanks for putting this one here!!! This song was very hard to find to listen to online for some reason.
@metalmark65
I had to upload it twice, they pulled it once. Guess Gene ain't making enough $$$ off it. They need to add it to YouTube Music remastered and be done with it .
@arandomhobbychannel6718
@Metal Mark oh, thats dumb. If it weren't for youtbe I wouldn't of found great music like this. Yeah they've been cracking down on peoples videos. Heck I had a video a while back of gta 5, had spirit of the radio by rush playing in it just for a few seconds and it was a copywrite strike. I miss the goog ol days of youtube.