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.
Magdalaine
L.A. Guns Lyrics
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In sleeps velvet veil
On dream crystal potions
Behind silken sails
Cold marble laughter
Is taking my mind
2 a world of illusion
Oh Magdalaine listen 2 my call
Magdalaine catch me when I fall
For years I have wandered
In solitude cried
I reach out 2 touch
The love so denied
Smell of magnolia
Your presence is near
My love is eternal
Perfect and clear
Magdalaine listen 2 my call
Catch me when I fall
Lost as the ocean
High as the sky
Voices violent eyes
Ruby death and stormy skies
Zodiac child of fire
Everlasting sweet desire
Magdalaine listen 2 my call
Magdalaine catch me when I fall
The lyrics of L.A. Guns's song "Magdalaine" convey a sense of wanderlust and a longing for an idealized love. The singer describes wandering in dreams, seeking a connection with someone who eludes him. He describes a world of illusion that exists outside of time, a world that seems to offer the solace he seeks. The repeated calls to Magdalaine suggest that this elusive love belongs to a specific individual, someone who can "catch" the singer when he falls. The line "Lost as the ocean / High as the sky" gestures toward the vastness of the singer's search, which spans from the depths of the sea to the heights of the heavens.
The imagery in the song is lush and sensory, evoking the dreamlike quality of the singer's experiences. The "smell of magnolia" suggests a rich scent, while the "velvet veil" and "silk sails" conjure the texture of the singer's surroundings. Ultimately, the song seems to reflect a yearning for something that may be out of reach, yet remains central to the singer's being.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night I wandered
I roamed around aimlessly last night
In sleeps velvet veil
I was in a state of sleep wrapped in a soft, velvety feeling
On dream crystal potions
I was under the influence of some powerful sleep-inducing substance
Behind silken sails
In my dream, I was sailing behind soft, silky curtains
Cold marble laughter
The laughter I hear seems cold and emotionless
Is taking my mind
That laughter is occupying my thoughts
2 a world of illusion
It's transporting me to a world of unreality
Spaceless in time
This world is beyond time and space
Oh Magdalaine listen 2 my call
I'm calling out to Magdalaine, hoping she'll hear me
Magdalaine catch me when I fall
I'm asking Magdalaine to be there for me in difficult times
For years I have wandered
I've been aimlessly wandering for years
In solitude cried
I've been crying alone in solitude
I reach out 2 touch
I'm trying to reach out and touch something
The love so denied
But the love I'm seeking is not being granted to me
Smell of magnolia
I can smell the sweet magnolia flowers nearby
Your presence is near
I sense that Magdalaine is close by
My love is eternal
The love I'm seeking is everlasting
Perfect and clear
It's flawless and crystal clear
Lost as the ocean
I'm feeling lost like the vast ocean
High as the sky
But also feeling as high as the sky
Voices violent eyes
I hear violent voices and see disturbing images in my mind's eye
Ruby death and stormy skies
I'm confronted with death and tumultuous weather
Zodiac child of fire
My astrological sign is fire
Everlasting sweet desire
The desire I have is undying and sweet
Magdalaine listen 2 my call
Once again, I'm calling out to Magdalaine for help
Magdalaine catch me when I fall
And once again, I'm asking her to support me when I'm in a tough spot
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: KELLY NICKELS, MICK CRIPPS, PHILIP LEWIS, STEVE RILEY, TRACII GUNNS
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