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.
Kiss My Love Goodbye
L.A. Guns Lyrics
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Those tears
I don't believe 'em
I gave you my love I've had it to here
With all your cheatin'
You never believed I would find you out
It took some time I know what you're about
I've had it with your lyin'
Kiss my love goodbye
You weren't even tryin'
You never thought about anyone else
You were just takin' care of your self
You were never mine
So kiss my love goodbye
You're harder than nails and baby I know
What's on your mind
That little girl smile has turned me around
(saved your skin)
Not this time
I was breakin' my back tryin' to be there
For you I got news...you can
Kiss my love goodbye
I've had it with your lyin'
Kiss my love goodbye
You weren't even tryin'
You never thought about anyone else
You were just takin' care of your self
You were never mine
So kiss my love goodbye
Don't tell me that your heart is breakin'
'Cause this time baby I ain't takin'
Don't mess up that pretty face
Can't you see it's just too late
This time baby you went too far
I see you now for what you are
Kiss my love goodbye
I've had it with your lyin'
Kiss my love goodbye
You weren't even tryin'
You never thought about anyone else
You were just takin' care of your self
You were never mine
So kiss my love goodbye
The lyrics of "Kiss My Love Goodbye" by L.A. Guns tells the story of a relationship that has come to an end due to the cheating ways of one partner. The singer is addressing their partner, telling them not to show any tears or give them the look because the singer does not believe them. The singer explains that they had given their love to the partner, but all they got in return was cheating. The partner did not believe that they would ever find out, but they eventually did. The singer has reached the end of their patience and has decided to end the relationship. The singer says that the partner was never theirs, and they can kiss their love goodbye.
The chorus of the song, "Kiss my love goodbye, I've had it with your lyin'," repeats the singer's message of ending the relationship due to the partner's unfaithfulness. The song also criticizes the partner for not caring about anyone else and for only taking care of themselves. The bridge of the song has the singer telling the partner not to mess up their face with tears and that it is too late for them to change.
Overall, "Kiss My Love Goodbye" is a song about a relationship that has ended due to cheating and the singer having enough of it. The song shows the emotions of anger and frustration that come with realizing that someone you love has betrayed you, and how sometimes it's better to walk away and kiss that love goodbye.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't give me that look don't show me
Those tears
I don't believe 'em
I gave you my love I've had it to here
Don't try to play the victim with your sad face and crocodile tears, I don't believe your lies anymore. I have had enough of your infidelity and it's time for me to end this relationship.
With all your cheatin'
You never believed I would find you out
It took some time I know what you're about
Kiss my love goodbye
Despite all your infidelity, you never thought that I would eventually catch you. However, I finally did and it's time for me to move on and end our relationship.
I've had it with your lyin'
Kiss my love goodbye
You weren't even tryin'
You never thought about anyone else
I am done with your lies, it's time for me to say goodbye to this relationship. You didn't even make an effort to be faithful and considerate of my feelings, you only cared about yourself.
You were just takin' care of your self
You were never mine
So kiss my love goodbye
You were only looking out for yourself and never really cared for me. It's time for me to let go of my love for you and walk away from this relationship.
You're harder than nails and baby I know
What's on your mind
That little girl smile has turned me around
(saved your skin)
Not this time
You are a tough person and I understand your true intentions, your charm and smile won't work on me this time. I might have fallen for it before, but not anymore.
I was breakin' my back tryin' to be there
For you I got news...you can
Kiss my love goodbye
I tried my best to be there for you and show my love, but it's clear that you never reciprocated the same feelings. It's time for me to let go of this love and move on with my life.
Don't tell me that your heart is breakin'
'Cause this time baby I ain't takin'
Don't try to emotionally manipulate me into staying in this broken relationship, I'm not going to stay this time.
Don't mess up that pretty face
Can't you see it's just too late
This time baby you went too far
I see you now for what you are
Don't try to fight and ruin your appearance, it won't change anything. It's too late to try and make things right, you've gone too far with your lies and infidelity. I now see your true colors and what you really are.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CRIPPS, DIAMOND, GUNS, LEWIS, NICKELS, RILEY
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