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.
How Many More Times
L.A. Guns Lyrics
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How Many More Times, treat me the way you want to do?
When I give you all my love, please, please be true.
I'll give you all I've got to give, rings, pearls, and all.
I'll give you all I've got to give, rings, pearls, and all.
I've got to get you together baby, I'm sure, sure you're gonna crawl.
(spoken)
I was a young man, I couldn't resist
Got me a girl and I kissed her and then and then...
Whoops, oh Lordy, well I did it again.
Now I got ten children of my own
I got another child on the way that makes eleven.
But I'm in constant heaven.
I know it's all right in my mind
'Cause I got a little schoolgirl and she's all mine
I can't get through to her 'cause it doesn't permit
But I'm gonna give her everything I've got to give.
Oh, Rosie, oh, girl.
Oh, Rosie, oh, girl.
Steal away now, steal away.
Steal away now, steal away.
Little Robert Anthony wants to come and play.
Well they call me the hunter, that's my name.
They call me the hunter, that's how I got my fame.
Ain't no need to hide, Ain't no need to run.
'Cause I've got you in the sights of my..........gun!
How Many More Times, barrelhouse all night long.
How Many More Times, barrelhouse all night long.
I've got to get to you, baby, baby, please come home.
The song "How Many More Times" by L.A. Guns is a bluesy rock ballad that calls to mind the classic themes of unrequited love, heartbreak, and sexual energy. The lyrics are a plea from the singer to his lover, asking her to treat him the way she wants to be treated and to be true to him. He promises to give her everything he's got, including rings and pearls, but only if she'll be with him. The spoken interlude in the middle of the song tells the story of the singer's past, including his youth and the many children he has fathered. The end of the song features a haunting refrain that suggests the singer is both a hunter and a desperate man looking for love.
The first verse of the song sets up the main theme, which is the longing of the singer for his lover. He wants her to treat him the way he wants to be treated, and he's hoping that she'll be true to him. The second verse is a promise from the singer that he'll give his lover everything he's got to give, including rings, pearls, and all of his love. The spoken interlude tells the story of the singer's past and how he's ended up with many children to care for, but he's still searching for love. The final verse features a menacing refrain that suggests that the singer is both a hunter and a desperate man looking for love.
Line by Line Meaning
How Many More Times, treat me the way you want to do?
How many times do you need to treat me poorly before you change your ways and treat me with respect?
When I give you all my love, please, please be true.
If I give you my heart, please don't break it by being unfaithful.
I'll give you all I've got to give, rings, pearls, and all.
I will give you everything I have, including my most prized possessions, if it means winning your love.
I've got to get you together baby, I'm sure, sure you're gonna crawl.
I am determined to make our relationship work, even if it means crawling back to me.
I was a young man, I couldn't resist Started thinkin' it all over, just what I had missed.
When I was young, I was impulsive and didn't always make the best decisions. Now I regret missed opportunities.
Got me a girl and I kissed her and then and then... Whoops, oh Lordy, well I did it again.
I couldn't help myself from cheating on my significant other with another girl.
Now I got ten children of my own I got another child on the way that makes eleven. But I'm in constant heaven.
I have a large family and another child on the way, but I am happy and content with my life.
I know it's all right in my mind 'Cause I got a little schoolgirl and she's all mine
I have romantic feelings for an underage girl, which I know is not acceptable, but I can't help the way I feel.
I can't get through to her 'cause it doesn't permit But I'm gonna give her everything I've got to give.
I know that it is not appropriate to be with this underage girl, but I am willing to give her everything I have to offer.
Oh, Rosie, oh, girl. Steal away now, steal away.
Referring to the underage girl as 'Rosie', I am asking her to run away with me.
Little Robert Anthony wants to come and play.
This line is unclear, but it may refer to another person who wants to be with the underage girl.
Well they call me the hunter, that's my name. Ain't no need to hide, Ain't no need to run.
My nickname is 'the hunter', and I am confident that I will be able to catch anyone I am pursuing, so there is no point in trying to run or hide from me.
'Cause I've got you in the sights of my..........gun!
This is a threatening and violent line, implying that I have someone in my sights and am prepared to do harm if necessary.
How Many More Times, barrelhouse all night long.
How many more times do we need to go through this cycle of breaking up and getting back together before we can settle down and be happy?
I've got to get to you, baby, baby, please come home.
I miss you and want to be with you, so please come back to me.
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