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.
Girl You Turn Me On
L.A. Guns Lyrics
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Call of the wild, lightning to thunder
Who would a thought it would pull you under
Watching your world move like a second hand
Two years gone, can't bring 'em back again
Send him my regards
Gonna tear your world apart
Girl, you turn me on
Sold your soul to the Hollywood harlots
Wouldn't give you half a chance
Because girl, you turn me on
Sing me a song, tell me how bad it is
Blew your mind all the way to Texas
Somebody shook the bowl you been swimmin' in
Shaken and stirred, now you've come back again
Send them regards
Gonna tear your world apart
Girl, you turn me on
You're like the best laid plans gone wrong
Sold your soul to the Hollywood harlots
Wouldn't give you half a chance
Because girl, you turn me on
Girl, you turn me on
You're like the best laid plans gone wrong
Sold your soul to the Hollywood harlots
Wouldn't give you half a chance
Because girl, you turn me on
Girl, you turn me on
Watch it, gonna get it
Watch it, gonna get it
Girl, you turn me on
Watch it, gonna get it
Watch it, gonna get it now
Girl, you turn me on
Watch it, gonna get it
Watch it, gonna get it
Girl, you turn me on
The lyrics to L.A. Guns's song "Girl You Turn Me On" describe a woman who has been captivated by the lure of Hollywood and has lost herself in the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry. The singer describes her as having "sold her soul to the Hollywood harlots" and having "watched her world move like a second hand" as she has lost two years of her life. Despite this, the singer is entranced by her, describing her as turning him on and being like the best laid plans gone wrong.
The chorus repeats the line "girl you turn me on" several times, emphasizing the attraction the singer feels towards this woman, even as he recognizes the darkness in her situation. The bridge of the song adds a bit of mystery, as the singer refers to someone shaking the bowl the woman has been swimming in and causing her to come back to him. The final section of the song is a repetition of the chorus and bridge, with the singer declaring that he is "gonna get it now."
Overall, the lyrics of "Girl You Turn Me On" suggest a complex mix of desire and caution towards a woman who has been consumed by the Hollywood lifestyle. The singer is clearly drawn to her, but also recognizes the danger and damage that comes with that world.
Line by Line Meaning
Two, three, four
Starting the song with a count-in.
Call of the wild, lightning to thunder
Describing the intensity of the girl's charm and attraction.
Who would a thought it would pull you under
Surprised how the girl's charm has taken a toll on the singer.
Watching your world move like a second hand
Witnessing the girl's life go by like a clock ticking.
Two years gone, can't bring 'em back again
Reflecting on past missed opportunities.
Send him my regards
Sending a message to someone about the girl's effect on the singer.
Gonna tear your world apart
Planning to shake up the girl's world like she has done to the singer's.
Girl, you turn me on
Admiring the girl's seductive qualities.
You're like the best laid plans got wrong
Comparing the girl to a failed plan that was set up for success.
Sold your soul to the Hollywood harlots
Imagery of the girl sacrificing her morals to fit in with Hollywood's ways.
Wouldn't give you half a chance
Acknowledging how competitive the Hollywood scene can be.
Sing me a song, tell me how bad it is
Requesting the girl to tell the singer a story about her struggles.
Blew your mind all the way to Texas
The girl's charm has reached far and wide, even to Texas.
Somebody shook the bowl you been swimmin' in
Metaphorical representation of the girl's life being stirred up.
Shaken and stirred, now you've come back again
The girl has gone through a change and is back in the singer's life.
Send them regards
Continuing to send a message to someone about the girl's effect on the singer.
Gonna tear your world apart
Reiterating that the singer plans to shake up the girl's world.
Girl, you turn me on
Repeating the admiration for the girl's seductive qualities.
Watch it, gonna get it
Threatening the girl with a sly smile.
Watch it, gonna get it now
Reiterating the threat with more emphasis and urgency.
Girl, you turn me on
Final repetition of the admiration for the girl's seductive qualities.
Lyrics © RIVERTON ONE MUSIC
Written by: JIZZY PEARL, JOHNNY CRYPT, STEVE RILEY, TRACII GUNS
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