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.
Take It Off
King Kobra Lyrics
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Do such strange things to me
The way you dress gets people talkin'
Cuz' it's the things that they see
Silk stockings and romantic lace
Can set a man's soul on fire
No other lady looks as good as you
Something happens when you start your show
You get that look in your eye
Take it off, take it off
Take it off-cuz' I like it
You try and tease with an overcoat
And a smile your face
Slip into something more comfortable
Oh girl you're makin' me wait
I get crazy when the lights are low
And my passion is high.
The lyrics of "Take It Off" by King Kobra are a celebration of a woman's sensuality and the power of her clothes to create desire in men. The singer is captivated by the way that the woman dresses and how it makes him feel. He is drawn to her silk stockings, romantic lace, and the way she wears lingerie in public, which all create a sexual charge between them. The woman's clothes are the source of her power, and the attention that they garner from others only adds to her appeal.
As the singer watches her, he can feel the excitement mounting within him. There is a certain look in her eye when she puts on a show, and he can't resist the temptation to ask her to take off her clothes. He wants her to strip down to what's underneath and reveal to him the secrets of her body. He's willing to wait, but he's also anxious to see what she's hiding.
Overall, the song is an ode to the erotic power of clothing and the way that it can create a certain mood and atmosphere. The lyrics celebrate the female form and the way that it can drive men wild.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why all the things you wear
I don't understand why the clothes that you wear have such an effect on me
Do such strange things to me
They make me feel strange and different
The way you dress gets people talkin'
Your attire is so unique and eye-catching that people can't help but talk about it
Cuz' it's the things that they see
Because they can only see what you're wearing and not who you are as a person
Silk stockings and romantic lace
The delicate and sensual materials of your clothing
Can set a man's soul on fire
Can arouse intense passion within a man
No other lady looks as good as you
You are the most attractive and alluring woman I've ever seen
You wear a woman's attire
You dress in a way that accentuates your femininity
Something happens when you start your show
There is a certain energy that comes over you when you begin to perform
You get that look in your eye
Your gaze becomes more intense and seductive
Take it off, take it off
Remove your clothing
Take it off-cuz' I like it
I find it arousing and pleasurable when you undress
You try and tease with an overcoat
You use your outerwear as a way to flirt and entice me
And a smile your face
You playfully smile as you tease me
Slip into something more comfortable
Change into clothing that is more alluring and sensual
Oh girl you're makin' me wait
You're building up anticipation and excitement within me
I get crazy when the lights are low
My desire becomes intense when the surroundings are dim and intimate
And my passion is high.
I am overflowing with lust and desire for you
Contributed by Logan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jeremygillihan
I love this song and always felt their 3rd record with Johnny Edwards on vocals was underrated. I really like his vocal style. Not to mention, Mean Street Machine, the album opener, is a beast of a song 🤘
@gobindgurung3234
I remember dedicating this song to my high skool teacher..she was hot 🔥.. take it off !!
@waltersimmons946
Hot 🔥 for teacher eh ?? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@visarbilali1684
Childhood . Fuck yeaaaaaah
@ericpymm2411
Is Mick Sweda still in the band. Looks like Johnny Rod on bass
@Metaldog38sHomeOfMetal
Line-up for this album was David-Michael Phillips (guitars), Carmine Appice (drums), Johnny Edwards (vocals), Jeff Northrup (guitars), and Larry Hart (bass).
@ericpymm2411
@Metaldog38's Home Of Metal so basically Appice us the only one left. Well that's pretty much how things usually end up. It's a decent track
@MAS4JI
@Eric Pymm David- Michael Phillips and Carmine Appice were on the the first two releases. A new release is coming summer 2022 that is supposed to feature a guitar duo of Carlos Cavazo (Quiet Riot) and Rowan Robertson (Dio), with Paul Shortino (Rough Cutt) on vocals, plus Carmine and Johnny Rod. That has the potential to be awesome.
@ericpymm2411
@tonemnster oh hell yeah it does!
@Pitanok
@tonemnster fake info