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.
I'll Be There
L.A. Guns Lyrics
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Brush the soul to sleep
Lonely child
Come on, come on to the real thing, honey
Touch the fire
Put your hands on it, honey
I got the feelin' burnin' down to my feet
Lust is life
When the fire hits, there's nothing better to be
Lonely child, got your wasted heart
Love that's touched by the hand of God
I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there
Put the hammer down, honey
Ah ah ah
Put your hammer down
I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there
Testify
I'll get you high on it, honey
I'll get you higher than your fantasy dream
Touch the fire
Now would you die for it, honey
The power will devour every man that you see
Lonely child, got your wasted heart
Love that's touched by the hand of God
I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there
Put your hammer down, honey
Put your hammer down
I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there
Put your hammer down, hon
I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there
Yeah yeah yeah
It's all been said and done
Loneliness, breathin
Burn it up, burn it up
Burnin', burnin'
To the real thing, honey
Yeah, I'll be there
Child, I'll be there, be there
I'll be there, be there
I'll be there
I'll be there
Put the hammer down, hon
I'll be there, I'll be there
I'll be there, I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there
Put your hammer down, hon
I'll be there, I'll be there
I'll be there, I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there
Yeah yeah
I'll be there
The lyrics of "I'll Be There" by L.A. Guns talk about lust and passion, with the singer encouraging the "lonely child" to give in to their desires and touch the fire. The lyrics emphasize the intensity of the feeling, suggesting that it burns down to the singer's feet and cuts like a knife. The chorus repeatedly promises the listener that the singer will be there for them, urging them to put their hammer down and testifying to the power of their connection.
The song appears to be about sexual desire and the all-consuming passion it can inspire. The lyrics encourage the listener to give in to their desires and embrace the intensity of the moment, urging them to touch the fire and put their hands on it. The repeated refrain of "I'll be there" suggests that the singer is offering themselves as a partner in this experience, promising to stand by the listener as they explore their desires.
Overall, "I'll Be There" is a song about the intensity of desire and the psychological and emotional effects it can have. It invites the listener to embrace their desires and suggests that the singer will be there to support them in this endeavor.
Line by Line Meaning
Lonely child
Addressing someone who is lonely and needs help.
Brush the soul to sleep
Relax your soul and put it to rest.
Lonely child
Reiteration of the first line.
Come on, come on to the real thing, honey
Encouragement to come closer to real love without hiding behind anything.
Touch the fire
Get close to the passion and intensity of true love.
Put your hands on it, honey
Fully embrace and experience the power of love.
I got the feelin' burnin' down to my feet
Expressing a deeply felt and intense emotion.
Lust is life
Suggesting the importance of lust and passion as a part of life.
Cuts like a knife through you, honey
The power of passion and lust can affect you deeply.
When the fire hits, there's nothing better to be
The intensity of love and passion is the best thing to experience.
Lonely child, got your wasted heart
Reiterating the loneliness and need for help.
Love that's touched by the hand of God
Real, true love is spiritual and divine.
I'll be there
Promise to be there to support the lonely child.
Put the hammer down, honey
Let go of any defenses and fully embrace love.
Ah ah ah
Expressing excitement and anticipation.
Testify
Call to action to embrace and proclaim love.
I'll get you high on it, honey
Promising an intense emotional experience.
I'll get you higher than your fantasy dream
It will surpass even your wildest imagination.
Now would you die for it, honey
Asking if love is worth everything, even your life.
The power will devour every man that you see
The intensity of love can consume and overpower everything and anyone.
Yeah yeah yeah
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm.
It's all been said and done
Acknowledging that love and passion have been discussed and experienced before.
Loneliness, breathin
Emphasizing the pain and suffocation of loneliness.
Burn it up, burn it up
The need to destroy and move past loneliness.
Burnin', burnin'
Repetition of burning, suggesting an intense emotional state.
To the real thing, honey
Emphasizing the importance of real love and passion.
Child, I'll be there, be there
Reiteration of the promise to support the lonely child.
Put the hammer down, hon
Reiteration of letting go of defenses and embracing love.
Yeah yeah
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm.
Lyrics © Global Talent Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RIVERTON ONE MUSIC
Written by: ANDY BROWN, KI FITZGERALD, TALAY RILEY, CHRIS YOUNG
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