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.
FADE AWAY
L.A. Guns Lyrics
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A place of such enchantment
Words could never say
A world of mystery pleasures undenied
Come to this place of mine
And walk close by my side
Close your eyes
Sail away
Wishing well cast a spell
And let's away
Come to a place that's hidden
Just beyond the skies
No need to ask me if this
Love will ever die
No past regret no future near
Shall make you slave
I will be true to you
From far beyond the grave
Close your eyes
Close your eyes
And fade away
Shed the coil
No need to toil
Come far away
Pale crimson lips abound
With eyes of coral blue
A bed of rose and sage these things
I give to you
And woe betide the one who doubts
And loses heart
Come let's away and we shall never part
Never part
Close your eyes
Close your eyes
And fade away
Wishing well cast a spell
And let's away
The lyrics of L.A. Guns's song Fade Away paint the picture of a fantastical world that exists beyond our own. The singer invites the listener to come and join them in this place that is full of enchantment and mystery - a place where there's no need for past regrets or future worries that might make one a slave to circumstances. The lyrics suggest that the singer's love for the listener will never die and even extends beyond the grave. They promise to give the listener a bed of roses and sage - a place where they will never have to part.
The song seems to be an invitation to escape from the harsh realities of life into a world of dreams and fantasy. The lyrics are filled with imagery of a far-off place that is so magical that words could never do it justice. The singer uses the metaphor of a wishing well to cast a spell and transport the listener to this other world. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that this is a place where the singer and the listener can be together forever without any of the constraints of the world.
Overall, the song seems to be about the power of love and the desire to escape to a better place. It offers a vision of a world beyond our own where anything is possible, and where love can conquer even death.
Line by Line Meaning
Come to a place that's many miles and years away
Come with me to a place far from here, that exists in another time and space
A place of such enchantment
A magical, charming and captivating place
Words could never say
No language can express the beauty of this place
A world of mystery pleasures undenied
A place that offers unlimited joy and secrets to explore
Come to this place of mine
I invite you to join me on this journey
And walk close by my side
Let's share this adventure together
Close your eyes
Relax and let go of your worries
Sail away
Imagine yourself on a boat, going towards new horizons
Wishing well cast a spell
With the help of magic, let's make our dreams come true
And let's away
Let's go, let's leave this place behind and start a new chapter
Come to a place that's hidden
Let me take you to a secret location
Just beyond the skies
Somewhere up in the heavens
No need to ask me if this
You don't have to question whether
Love will ever die
Our love is timeless and eternal
No past regret no future near
We shouldn't worry about the past or the future, but focus on the present
Shall make you slave
These things shouldn't control us
I will be true to you
I promise to always be honest and faithful to you
From far beyond the grave
Even in death, my love for you will endure
Pale crimson lips abound
Your delicate lips are a light shade of red
With eyes of coral blue
Your eyes are an exceptional shade of blue
A bed of rose and sage these things
I offer you comfort and serenity
And woe betide the one who doubts
Those who don't believe in our love will face hardship
And loses heart
And those who give up on love will suffer
Come let's away and we shall never part
Let's go together and we will always be together
Never part
We will never be separated
And fade away
Let's disappear and escape from reality
Shed the coil
Let go of life's burdens and constraints
No need to toil
We don't need to work hard or struggle anymore
Come far away
Let's go to a faraway land
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NOEL GALLAGHER
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