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 Criss and Frehley subsequently left the band again, and have been replaced by Singer and Tommy Thayer.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).
Trial By Fire
Kiss Lyrics
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Some people say I go to far
I don't care, reachin' for the stars
Gonna climb that ladder to the top
Nothin' can stop me now
Well, look out world
'Cause here I come
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Life's a trial by fire
I'm gonna live my life, oh yeah
It's a trial by fire
So just roll the dice, oh yeah
And I'll take what I get
Can't listen to nobody else, you just got to believe in yourself
They'll criticize you and lay down the law
They'll say, just who do you think you are
Gonna live it till the rivers run dry
What've I got to lose
They just try and stop me, go ahead and try, oh yeah, oh yeah
Life's a trial by fire
So I'm gonna live it up, oh yeah, oh yeah
Trial by fire
So just roll the dice, oh yeah, oh yeah
Trial by, trial by fire
Never gonna give it up, oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
People say I'm crazy
They don't understand
They haven't got a clue, oh no
They say, "Tell me everything"
They say, "Let me hear you sing"
I say, "Tell you what I'm gonna do", oh yeah
'Cause I'm gonna live my life the way I want to
Live it, live it the way I want ti
Trial by fire
I'm gonna live my life, oh yeah, oh yeah
Trial by, trial by fire
So just roll the dice, oh yeah, oh yeah
Trial by, trial by fire, fire
I'm gonna live it up, oh yeah, oh, oh, oh yeah
Trial by, yeah, fire, yeah
I'm gonna live it up, oh yeah
Trial by, yeah, yeah, fire, yeah
I'm gonna live my life, oh yeah
The lyrics to Kiss's song Trial By Fire are a statement of determination and independence. The singer is asserting that they will live their life to the fullest, regardless of what other people may think or say. They are focused on reaching their goals and climbing the ladder to success. They acknowledge that life is a trial by fire, meaning it can be challenging and difficult, but they are ready to face whatever comes their way. They are confident that they will succeed, no matter what.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea that others may try to hold us back, criticize us, or perhaps even try to stop us from pursuing our dreams. However, the singer is steadfast in their belief in themselves and their ability to achieve their goals. They are determined to live their life the way they want to, and no one else's opinion can sway them.
Overall, the song is about taking charge of our lives, believing in ourselves, and pursuing our own dreams, despite what others may think or say. It's a message of empowerment and encouragement to live boldly and fearlessly.
Line by Line Meaning
Only got one life to live, I'm gonna live it, oh yeah
I have only one life and I am determined to enjoy it to the fullest
Some people say I go too far
Some individuals think that I am too assertive
I don't care, reachin' for the stars
I don't pay attention to their view, as I am ambitious and aim to be the best I can be
Gonna climb that ladder to the top
I am determined to achieve my goals and climb the ladder of success
Nothin' can stop me now
I am confident that nothing can obstruct or hinder me from achieving my aspirations
Well, look out world, 'Cause here I come, Oh yeah, oh yeah
I am full of optimism and believe that I am going to be successful
Life's a trial by fire, I'm gonna live my life, oh yeah
Life is full of challenges, but I am going to live my life the best way I know how
It's a trial by fire, So just roll the dice, oh yeah, And I'll take what I get
Life is unpredictable, but I am prepared for whatever comes my way
Can't listen to nobody else, you just got to believe in yourself
I cannot pay attention to what others think and must believe in my capabilities
They'll criticise you and lay down the law, They'll say, just who do you think you are
People will criticize and question my abilities and resilience, but that doesn't matter to me
Gonna live it till the rivers run dry, What've I got to lose
I am willing to live my life to the fullest, and I don't have anything to lose
They just try and stop me, go ahead and try, oh yeah, oh yeah
Regardless of their attempts to stop me, I will persist and strive for success
People say I'm crazy, They don't understand, They haven't got a clue, oh no
People may think I am crazy, and they don't realize the determination and drive I have inside
They say, 'Tell me everything', They say, 'Let me hear you sing', I say, 'Tell you what I'm gonna do', oh yeah
People may question me about what I am doing and what my plans are, but I am not obliged to disclose them
'Cause I'm gonna live my life the way I want to, Live it, live it the way I want to
I am determined to live my life as I deem fit, and I am not going to let people dictate how I live it or what I can accomplish
Never gonna give it up, oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
I am never going to give up my aspirations, my determination, or my spirit
Trial by fire, I'm gonna live my life, oh yeah, oh yeah
Life is never easy, and I am determined to live my life to the fullest regardless of the challenges I face
So just roll the dice, oh yeah, oh yeah Trial by, trial by fire
I am open to taking risks and facing challenges, even if I am unsure of the outcome
I'm gonna live it up, oh yeah, oh, oh, oh yeah
I am excited to live my life to the fullest, and I am confident that good things will come my way
Trial by, yeah, fire, yeah I'm gonna live it up, oh yeah Trial by, yeah, yeah, fire, yeah I'm gonna live my life, oh yeah
Life is full of trials and tribulations, but I am determined to live it up and tackle each challenge that comes my way with confidence and optimism
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRUCE KULICK, GENE SIMMONS
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