The "classic lineup" of the group would reunite in 1999 and began recording new material. However, the group continued to change lineups and Guns eventually left to form the hard rock supergroup Brides of Destruction with Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe in 2002. L.A. Guns continued without Guns, bringing in guitarist Stacey Blades, however, following his decision to put Brides of Destruction on hiatus in 2006, Guns formed The Tracii Guns Band. The group's lineup consisted of former L.A. Guns members Black, Alexander as well as Jeremy Guns (though the lineup would eventually change), with the group eventually changing their name to L.A. Guns. Both groups continued to record and tour under the L.A. Guns moniker until 2012, when the Tracii Guns-led version of the group disbanded. Riley died in 2023.
L.A. Guns (feat. Tracii Guns and Phil Lewis) released a new single "Let You Down" on May 6, 2020. It was released as the first single from their then-upcoming fourteenth studio album Checkered Past, which was released on November 12, 2021, and featured producer Adam Hamilton on drums.
In May 2022, it was announced that Shawn Duncan had replaced Shane Fitzgibbon as their drummer. In the following month, guitarist Ace Von Johnson revealed that L.A. Guns had been working on new material for their next studio album. The resulting album, Black Diamonds, was released on April 14, 2023.
Barbed Wire
L.A. Guns Lyrics
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Watchin' all the rain
Wonderin' where the wind blows
It's comin' round again
Thinkin' all is said and done
You've heard it all before
Too much worryin' 'bout the future
Ain't it funny how it goes
To live on the summer wind
Too late, too late to compromise
It's only lies in the end
Runnin' in a circle
Tomorrow said we'd have a chance
Memories like a mirror
When you're living in the past
To lie on barbed wire
To live on the summer wind
Too late, too late to compromise
It's only
To lie on barbed wire
To live on the summer wind
Too late, too late to compromise
It's only lies comin' round again
Comin' round again
Comin' round again
The lyrics of L.A. Guns's song "Barbed Wire" are a contemplation of life and experiences. The first stanza describes the singer watching the rain and wondering where the wind blows, which could be a metaphor for the uncertainty and lack of direction in life. The repeated line "it's coming round again" implies that life's twists and turns are inevitable, and the singer has experienced it all before. In the second stanza, the singer reflects on worrying too much about the future and how life goes on regardless, as if fate has already been decided. The chorus "to lie on barbed wire, to live on the summer wind" is a juxtaposition of two opposite states of being. Lying on barbed wire represents pain and struggle, while living on the summer wind represents freedom and ease. This contrast implies that life is a mixture of pain and pleasure, and there's no escaping either of them. The next line "too late, too late to compromise" indicates that the singer has come to terms with their life, and it's too late to change it now. The final line "it's only lies coming round again" suggests that life is full of false promises, and the only thing left to do is accept it and move forward.
Overall, "Barbed Wire" is a melancholic and introspective song that reflects on the human condition. It acknowledges the pain and suffering that are inevitable in life but also reminds us that there is beauty and joy to be found if we look for it.
Line by Line Meaning
Standin' by the window
Standing near the window, gazing outward.
Watchin' all the rain
Observing the rainfall.
Wonderin' where the wind blows
Pondering on the direction of the wind.
It's comin' round again
The repetition of a situation is imminent.
Thinkin' all is said and done
Considering that everything has been expressed and accomplished.
You've heard it all before
You have already been informed of all what has been said.
Too much worryin' 'bout the future
There is excessive concern about things that haven't happened yet.
Ain't it funny how it goes
Isn't it peculiar how things turn out.
To lie on barbed wire
To be in a painful or dangerous situation.
To live on the summer wind
To live life carelessly and recklessly.
Too late, too late to compromise
The opportunity for compromise has elapsed.
It's only lies in the end
Ultimately, only untruth remains.
Runnin' in a circle
Going around in circles - not making progress towards a goal.
Tomorrow said we'd have a chance
There was hope for another chance the following day.
Memories like a mirror
Recollections of past events are clear and vivid.
When you're living in the past
When you are preoccupied by what happened before, it's difficult to move forward.
It's only lies comin' round again
The same untruths are repeating.
Comin' round again
The cycle repeats itself.
Lyrics © RIVERTON ONE MUSIC
Written by: JIZZY PEARL, JOHNNY CRYPT, STEVE RILEY, TRACII GUNS
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CJ Dickey
Severely unappreciated and yet one of their best efforts...ever!! Since the day this was released back in 99 it has been in my top 5 L.A. GUNS albums....1-Tales From The Strip
2-Hollywood Vampires
3-Cocked & Loaded
4-Shrinking Violet
5-Man In The Moon
el3nch3
One of my favourite songs!
Maciej Dąbrowski
I love this song
Lisa D
Yes this is good, Thank you
João Francisco Pinto Lucas
great!!!!!!
John Anthony
Great Song
ZK Attack
Not bad