One More Reason
L．A．GUNS Lyrics
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Hurt so good, can't feel no pain
Paint it black, drives me insane
So far gone I'm not the same
You give me one more reason
One more reason to die
You'd be blood with no regrets
English words, they won't forget
Move by night he won't suspect
That you give me one more reason
One more reason to die
And I ask myself the same question
Every night
What makes me restless
What makes me fight
Car ahead eliminate
Smoking gun
That sealed their fate
Flesh and blood to instigate
85 dollars
Ain't she great
You give me one more reason
One more reason to die
The lyrics to L.A. Guns' song "One More Reason" convey intense emotions and depict a dark and tumultuous relationship. The song starts with references to an angel with mercy and tears like rain, suggesting a conflicting mix of love and pain. The line "Hurt so good, can't feel no pain" portrays the addictive nature of the relationship, where the pain becomes almost pleasurable.
The line "Paint it black, drives me insane" indicates the chaos and turmoil that the singer is experiencing, possibly due to the actions of their partner. The phrase "So far gone I'm not the same" conveys a sense of losing oneself or being deeply affected by the relationship.
The chorus, "You give me one more reason, one more reason to die," suggests that the singer's love for their partner is so intense that it can lead them to the brink of self-destruction. The lyrics imply that the love they share is destructive and potentially lethal.
In the second verse, the lyrics mention "crimes of passion" and "cigarettes," which may suggest a volatile and risky lifestyle. The line "Move by night he won't suspect" alludes to secretive behavior and possibly even criminal activities.
The bridge of the song features introspection and self-questioning. The singer ponders what keeps them restless and what drives them to fight. These questions underline the internal struggle and the destructive nature of their relationship.
Overall, "One More Reason" is a portrayal of a tumultuous, passion-filled relationship that brings out both pleasure and pain in the singer. It explores dark themes of self-destruction and the addictive nature of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Angel mercy, tears like rain
The overwhelming compassion and sadness are comparable to the intensity of rain.
Hurt so good, can't feel no pain
The pain inflicted brings pleasure, numbing the ability to sense any physical discomfort.
Paint it black, drives me insane
Covering everything in darkness leads to a state of madness.
So far gone I'm not the same
Having traveled a great distance, the person has changed immensely.
You give me one more reason
Your actions provide me with additional motivation.
One more reason to die
An extra incentive to contemplate or desire death exists.
You'd be blood with no regrets
You would shed blood without feeling any remorse.
English words, they won't forget
The impact of words in the English language will leave a lasting impression.
Crimes of passion, cigarettes
Acts committed driven by intense emotions, accompanied by smoking cigarettes.
Move by night he won't suspect
Operating during the night ensures secrecy and avoids arousing suspicion.
That you give me one more reason
The fact that you provide me with another motive.
One more reason to die
An additional incentive to consider or pursue death.
And I ask myself the same question
Repeating the same inquiry internally.
Every night
Each evening this process occurs.
What makes me restless
Determining the source of my unease.
What makes me fight
Identifying the driving force behind my conflicts and battles.
Car ahead eliminate
Dispatching the car in front, eliminating its existence.
Smoking gun
The undeniable evidence pointing to one's guilt or involvement.
That sealed their fate
The actions taken ensuring their predetermined destiny.
Flesh and blood to instigate
Using human presence and existence as a means to provoke or initiate.
85 dollars
Only costing a small amount of money.
Ain't she great
Isn't it impressive or remarkable?
You give me one more reason
Your actions provide me with additional motivation.
One more reason to die
An extra incentive to contemplate or desire death exists.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL BLACK, PHILIP LEWIS, STEVE RILEY, TRACII GUNNS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DJJezzebella
LA Guns - One More Reason
Angel mercy, tears like rain
Hurt so good, can't feel no pain
Paint it black, drives me insane
So far gone I'm not the same
You give me one more reason
One more reason to die
Yo'be blood with no regrets
English words, they won't forget
Crimes of passion, cigarettes
Move by night he won't suspect
That you give me one more reason
One more reason to die
And I ask myself the same question
Every night
What makes me restless
What makes me fight
Car ahead eliminate
Smoking gun
That sealed their fate
Flesh and blood to instigate
85 dollars
Ain't she great
You give me one more reason
One more reason to die
Album: LA Guns
(1988)
Vertigo Records
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Paul Black / Philip Lewis / Steve Riley / Tracii Gunns
One More Reason lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
@notsure9355
Title is grossly incorrect - this is NOT the uncensored version.
Final lyrics.... (in the uncensored version).
"Car ahead eliminate, HERE'S MY BABY SHARON TATE,
Smoking gun that sealed her fate,
85 dollars, ain't she great,
But, you, give me one more reason...."
@jonathonsprouse2331
This is the most underrated band of all time.. Phil's vocals were amazing and Traci's riffs were off the hook
@paulwatson3194
Riot on Sunset!
@paolothorpe1461
Skid Row, Faster Pussycat, Ratt, and LA Guns
@ericmartinez6692
Still are bud. Seen them live and they kick ass as always and sound good too...
@brentlohr3394
I’ve been a fan since the s/t album.
@maxxxmodelz4061
They were virtually underground until Ballad Of Jayne, then they were in the mainstream and talked about a lot. This album was one of their best from 1988, and almost no one was talking about them then. One More Reason, Sex Action, and Electric Gypsy were all amazing songs that could compete with almost anything that was popular in metal back then.
@redskinStu
Their debut album was one of the best, ever. So good.
@MB-oc1nw
No one seemed to notice it at the time...one of the best records of the 80's in my opinion.
@Mtl3944
Would listen to that tape over and over x 10 months - just loved it
@billyaltvater1880
Phil Lewis and Traci Guns are a very underrated Singer/Guitarist duo. Without them there is no LA Guns.