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 Wanna Be Your Man
L.A. Guns Lyrics
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Down the road
I'm coming down the road
Standing by the end of the line
What you gonna do
Intuition can't you see
Mistreator got the shake on me
I'm gonna get you
No matter the price
I'm a hard man 2 fight
I'm an easy man 2 please
Baby don't you mess with me
'Cause you couldn't take the heat
I want to be your man
I want to be your lover baby
I want to be your man
No complication let me explain
I'll take you higher than an airplane
Look in the mirror
What do I see
I see the devil
And he's looking at me
I'm a hard man 2 fight
I'm an easy man 2 please
Baby don't you mess with me
'Cause you couldn't take the heat
I want to be your man
I want to be your lover baby
I want to be your man
The lyrics of L.A. Guns's song "I Wanna Be Your Man" talk about a man who is confident and determined to win the heart of his love interest. He is coming down the road to meet her and wants to be her man and lover. He warns her not to mess with him because he is a hard man to fight and an easy man to please. He says that he can take her higher than an airplane and assures her that there will be no complications. He then sees the devil looking back at him in the mirror, which could imply that he is dark and intense, but nevertheless committed to being with the woman he desires.
Overall, the song seems to be a love song with a bit of a warning to the woman that the man will not be someone she can easily shake off. He is confident, and perhaps a bit dangerous, but he is also showing vulnerability by wanting to be loved and be with this woman. The line "fire and water rollin' dice" could also signify the risks involved in being in a relationship with him. The song has a rock and roll vibe with a catchy chorus that emphasizes the man's desire to be the woman's man and lover.
Line by Line Meaning
See me coming
I am approaching you
Down the road
Literally traveling down the street towards you
I'm coming down the road
I am moving closer to you, and soon will be there
Standing by the end of the line
I have arrived at my destination, and am at the end of the line waiting for you
What you gonna do
What actions will you take in response to my presence?
Intuition can't you see
Can't you sense or feel that I am here?
Mistreator got the shake on me
Something or someone is causing me to feel unwell or nervous
Fire and water rollin' dice
Two opposing forces or elements are at play and the situation is uncertain
I'm gonna get you
I have plans to pursue and capture you
No matter the price
I am willing to pay any cost to obtain you
I'm a hard man 2 fight
I am a tough adversary to battle against
I'm an easy man 2 please
I am easily satisfied and contented
Baby don't you mess with me
Do not challenge me or cause trouble
'Cause you couldn't take the heat
You would not be able to handle the intensity or pressure of dealing with me
I want to be your man
I desire to have a romantic relationship with you
I want to be your lover baby
I crave to be your passionate partner
No complication let me explain
I am asking for a simple relationship without any obstacles; allow me to clarify my intentions
I'll take you higher than an airplane
I will bring you immense joy and satisfaction that exceeds expectations
Look in the mirror
Reflect on yourself and the image you see before you
What do I see
What thoughts or emotions surface as a result of what you observe?
I see the devil
I see a sinister or evil presence
And he's looking at me
The devil is focusing his attention on me
I want to be your man
Reiterating my desire for a romantic relationship with you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KELLY NICKELS, MICK CRIPPS, PHILIP LEWIS, STEVE RILEY, TRACII GUNNS
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