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 Criss and Frehley subsequently left the band again, and have been replaced by Singer and Tommy Thayer.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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There are more artists with the same name:
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).
It's My Life
Kiss Lyrics
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People know who I am
Rules are made to be broken
Can't kill what you don't understand
I see you runnin' scared
I never knew you cared
Go and hide your head in the sand
I survived and that's a fact
It's my life
(It's my life)
And I'll do what I wanna
Do what I wanna
Do what I like
It's my life
(It's my life)
And I'll do what I wanna
Do what I wanna do
My New Year's resolution
Is a always the same
Gonna do what I like
We're 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
It's my life
(It's my life)
And I'll do what I wanna
Do what I wanna
Do what I like
It's my life
(It's my life)
And I'll do what I wanna
Do what I wanna
Do what I like
It's my life
(It's my life)
And I'll do what I wanna
Do what I wanna
Do what I like
It's my life
(It's my life)
And I'll do what I wanna
Do what I wanna do, yeah
Don't need a invitation
I don't play hard-to-get, no
Well, I'm fame they claim
I can't be tamed
You know it doesn't matter
I swear if I like
I wear what I want
It's my life
(Oh yeah)
And I'll do what I wanna
(It's my life)
Do what I wanna
Do what I like
(Oh yeah)
It's my life
And I'll do what I wanna
(Do what you like)
Do what I wanna
(Do it, do it, do it)
Do what I like
It's my life
(It's my life)
And I'll do what I wanna
Do what I wanna
Do what I like
It's my life
(It's my life)
And I'll do what I wanna
Do what I wanna
Do what I like
It's my life
(It's my life)
And I'll do what I wanna
Do what I wanna
Do what I like
The lyrics to "It's My Life" speak to the desire for personal freedom and the importance of individuality. The singer asserts their identity and independence, rejecting any attempts to limit or control them. The line "Rules are made to be broken" exemplifies this message, implying that the singer does not believe in conforming to arbitrary rules or societal expectations. The repetition of "It's my life" reinforces the idea that only the individual can dictate their own path and decisions.
The verses address the singer's reputation and past struggles, highlighting their resilience and survival through difficult times. The chorus serves as a declaration of this newfound freedom, emphasizing the singer's ability to live life on their own terms. The line "Don't need an invitation, I don't play hard-to-get" implies that the singer is unapologetic about their assertiveness, refusing to be passive in their own life.
Overall, "It's My Life" is an anthem for individuality and self-expression, encouraging listeners to embrace their own identities and live fearlessly.
Line by Line Meaning
I gotta reputation
I have gained a certain level of fame and notoriety.
People know who I am
I am widely recognized and known by many.
Rules are made to be broken
I have a disregard for rules and believe they should be questioned and challenged.
Can't kill what you don't understand
I believe that if people do not understand something, they should not try to destroy it, but instead seek greater understanding.
I see you runnin' scared
I observe that you are intimidated and fearful.
I never knew you cared
I was not aware that you had an emotional investment in my actions or success.
Go and hide your head in the sand
You should avoid confronting your fears and instead choose to ignore them.
Been to hell and back
I have persevered through significant struggles and hardships.
I survived and that's a fact
I have endured difficult circumstances and emerged on the other side.
It's my life
(It's my life)
And I'll do what I wanna
Do what I wanna
Do what I like
I am the only one in control of my life and I have the freedom to make my own choices and pursue my own desires.
My New Year's resolution
Is a always the same
Gonna do what I like
We're gonna do what I want
'Cause it's just my way, yeah
My resolution is consistently to prioritize my own happiness and interests, as I believe I should be able to control my own life.
I don't live for tomorrow
'Cause at the end of the day
I do not worry about the future and instead focus on living my current life to the fullest.
Gonna shout it from the roof
Better face up to the truth
I will communicate my intentions and beliefs loudly and clearly, and encourage others to confront reality and accept it.
Don't need a invitation
I don't play hard-to-get, no
I do not require permission or affirmation from others, nor do I try to make myself appear unattainable or uninterested.
Well, I'm fame they claim
I can't be tamed
You know it doesn't matter
I swear if I like
I wear what I want
People have attempted to define me as someone who cannot be controlled or contained, but ultimately their opinions are inconsequential; I will dress in a manner to my own liking.
(Do what you like)
Do what I wanna
(Do it, do it, do it)
Do what I like
I have the agency to act according to my own wishes and preferences, without restraint or limitation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL STANLEY, GENE SIMMONS
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