With their make-up and costumes, the band members took on the personae of comic book-style characters: the Starchild (Stanley), the Demon (Simmons), the Spaceman or Space Ace (Frehley), and the Catman (Criss). Due to creative differences, both Criss and Frehley had departed the group by 1982.
In 1983, Kiss began performing without makeup and costumes, thus marking the beginning of the band's "unmasked" era that would last for over a decade. The band experienced a commercial resurgence during this era, with the Platinum-certified album Lick It Up successfully introducing them to a new generation of fans, and its music videos received regular airplay on MTV. Eric Carr, who had replaced Criss in 1980, died in 1991 of heart cancer and was replaced by Eric Singer. In response to a wave of Kiss nostalgia in the mid-1990s, the original lineup re-united in 1996, which also saw the return of its makeup and stage costumes. The resulting reunion tour was highly successful, grossing $143.7 million, making it the band's most successful tour to date. Criss and Frehley subsequently left the band again, and have been replaced by Singer and Tommy Thayer. The band has continued with its original stage makeup, with Singer and Thayer using the original Catman and Spaceman makeup, respectively. In September 2018, Kiss announced that, after 45 years of recording and performing, it would be embarking on its ongoing final tour, the End of the Road World Tour, which started in January 2019 and concluded in December 2023.
Kiss is regarded as one of the most influential rock bands of all time, as well as one of the best-selling bands of all time, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide, including 21 million RIAA-certified albums. Kiss also holds the title as America's No. 1 Gold record award-winning group of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. Kiss has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum. On April 10, 2014, the four original members of Kiss were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Kiss was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire magazine.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiss_(band)
Studio albums
Kiss (1974)
Hotter than Hell (1974)
Dressed to Kill (1975)
Destroyer (1976)
Rock and Roll Over (1976)
Love Gun (1977)
Dynasty (1979)
Unmasked (1980)
Music from "The Elder" (1981)
Creatures of the Night (1982)
Lick It Up (1983)
Animalize (1984)
Asylum (1985)
Crazy Nights (1987)
Hot in the Shade (1989)
Revenge (1992)
Carnival of Souls: The Final Sessions (1997)
Psycho Circus (1998)
Sonic Boom (2009)
Monster (2012)
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2. Kiss (키스 or K.I.S.S.) was a Korean female pop trio. Their debut single "Because I'm a Girl" was a hit in 2001. The music video stars actress Goo Hyejin, and actor Shin Hyunjoon, which increased initial public interest in the song. The song remained a karaoke staple in Korea for many years. This helped to launch the career of Kiss, with an album quickly following. However, the group quickly disbanded afterwards, due to internal conflict that could not be resolved.
"Because I'm a Girl" has been covered by numerous artists, including Korean female duo 2NB.
3) Kiss (was a short lived Taiwanese group made up of three girls, Cai Pei Lin (蔡裴琳), Zhang Shuo Fen (张硕芬) and Wang Tingxuan (王婷萱), in the late 90’s early 2000. They only released one full length album (Let's Wait and See), and one CD single (Shut Up).
Betrayed
Kiss Lyrics
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It's the law of the jungle, if you got the hunger
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger
Just hold on to what you got (hold on, hold on), just live it to the last drop
You can't help it, you just can't stop
Betrayed, yeah, life's a bitch, so just don't feel
Betrayed, no, you ain't the only one who's been betrayed, betrayed
Stone cold and all alone, and you're wearin' everything you own
They bare your flesh and strip your soul, but underneath you got a heart of gold
Just hold on to what you got (hold on, hold on)
Betrayed, you ain't satisfied, I know you feel betrayed
You ain't crucified, so get real, betrayed, betrayed
All alone, far from home, and you're feelin' cold as stone
Don't give up, don't give in, life's a bitch if you lose or win
Betrayed yeah, you ain't the only one who's been
Betrayed life's a bitch, if you lose or win
Betrayed, betrayed , betrayed, betrayed
The lyrics to Kiss's song Betrayed are a powerful and relatable message about the struggles and challenges that people face in life. The first verse addresses the challenges of survival in a world where money and resources are limited - "you pay your taxes, you pay the rent, till you haven't got a cent, it's the law of the jungle, if you got the hunger, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger." The message here is one of resilience in the face of adversity - that hard work and perseverance can pay off in the long run, even if it's a difficult road.
The chorus of the song (Betrayed, yeah, life's a bitch, so just don't feel, betrayed, no, you ain't the only one who's been betrayed, betrayed) is an acknowledgement of the challenges and betrayal that people often feel in life. Whether it's the loss of a loved one, the failure of a relationship, or the struggles of daily life, the song recognizes that life can be tough and unforgiving.
The second verse talks about the loneliness that people can feel, even when they are surrounded by others - "stone cold and all alone, and you're wearing everything you own, they bare your flesh and strip your soul, but underneath you got a heart of gold." The message here is one of resilience and inner strength - that even when we are at our lowest, we still have something inside us that can help us get through.
Overall, the message of the song is one of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity. It acknowledges that life can be tough and unforgiving, but that we can still find strength and hope even in the darkest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
You pay your taxes, you pay the rent, till you haven't got a cent
You diligently fulfill your financial responsibilities until you are left with nothing.
It's the law of the jungle, if you got the hunger
If you possess the desire to succeed, you must fight for your place in the world.
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger
Enduring hardships will make you more resilient and capable of handling future challenges.
Just hold on to what you got (hold on, hold on), just live it to the last drop
Keep a tight grip on what you have and make the most of your current situation.
You can't help it, you just can't stop
You are compelled to keep going, even in difficult circumstances.
Betrayed, yeah, life's a bitch, so just don't feel
Life is difficult and unjust, but try not to let it affect your emotions too strongly.
Betrayed, no, you ain't the only one who's been betrayed, betrayed
You are not the only person who has experienced being let down or deceived by others.
Stone cold and all alone, and you're wearin' everything you own
You are destitute and isolated, left with only the clothes on your back.
They bare your flesh and strip your soul, but underneath you got a heart of gold
Others may mistreat and harm you, but you possess a kind and good-hearted nature.
Betrayed, you ain't satisfied, I know you feel betrayed
You have been disappointed and feel let down, and this dissatisfaction is understandable.
You ain't crucified, so get real, betrayed, betrayed
Although you have been hurt, your situation is not comparable to being crucified, so be realistic.
All alone, far from home, and you're feelin' cold as stone
You are isolated and distant from home, feeling emotionally numb and cut off.
Don't give up, don't give in, life's a bitch if you lose or win
Persevere and never surrender, as life can be difficult whether you succeed or fail.
Betrayed yeah, you ain't the only one who's been
Once again, others have also experienced betrayal.
Betrayed life's a bitch, if you lose or win
Life is punishing and unfair, whether you experience success or failure.
Betrayed, betrayed, betrayed, betrayed
Betrayal is a recurring theme that leaves a lasting impact on those affected by it.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GENE SIMMONS, TOMMY C. THAYER
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