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.
One More Reason
L.A. Guns Lyrics
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Hurt so good, can't feel no pain
Paint it black, drives me insane
So far gone I'm not the same
You give me one more reason
One more reason to die
You'd be blood with no regrets
English words, they won't forget
Move by night he won't suspect
That you give me one more reason
One more reason to die
And I ask myself the same question
Every night
What makes me restless
What makes me fight
Car ahead eliminate
Smoking gun
That sealed their fate
Flesh and blood to instigate
85 dollars
Ain't she great
You give me one more reason
One more reason to die
The lyrics of L.A. Guns's song One More Reason depicts the tragic story of a man who is addicted to the thrill of danger and violence, despite knowing it may lead to his ultimate demise. The opening lines describe the pleasure and pain of his addiction, which he cannot help but crave. He is pulled deeper into his twisted world by a woman who gives him one more reason to continue living on the edge, even if it means dying in the end.
The second verse delves into the specifics of the singer's crimes, portraying him as a murderer and criminal of passion, driven by his addiction to the woman who spurs him on. The final lines reflect on the nature of his addiction, as he questions the reasons behind why he continues to engage in such dangerous behavior. But at the end of the day, he knows that he will always crave just one more reason to die.
Overall, the lyrics of One More Reason capture the tragic and complex nature of addiction, showing how it can drive someone to engage in reckless and self-destructive behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
Angel mercy, tears like rain
The singer finds comfort in the emotional turmoil caused by the object of their desire.
Hurt so good, can't feel no pain
Despite the pain caused by their love interest, the singer continues to pursue them as it is pleasurable in its own way.
Paint it black, drives me insane
The intensity of their emotions is overwhelming and causing the singer to lose control.
So far gone I'm not the same
The love interest has changed the artist in profound ways, making them unrecognizable from their former self.
You give me one more reason
The love interest provides the artist with yet another justification to continue living dangerously.
One more reason to die
The singer recognizes the self-destructive nature of their attraction to the love interest and acknowledges that it may lead to their demise.
You'd be blood with no regrets
The love interest is capable of causing harm without remorse.
English words, they won't forget
The love interest will leave a lasting impact on the artist through their actions and words.
Crimes of passion, cigarettes
The love interest participates in activities that are dangerous and alluring to the artist.
Move by night he won't suspect
The love interest takes calculated and secretive actions to avoid detection.
And I ask myself the same question
The singer regularly reflects on their motivations and actions.
Every night
The artist's self-reflection is a recurring event each night.
What makes me restless
The singer is constantly troubled and unable to find peace.
What makes me fight
The singer is driven to pursue the love interest despite the danger and risks.
Car ahead eliminate
The love interest eliminates those who pose a threat to their relationship.
Smoking gun
The weapon used to eliminate the threat is readily apparent and incriminating.
That sealed their fate
The action taken by the love interest led to the downfall of those in their path.
Flesh and blood to instigate
The love interest uses their physical presence and actions to provoke others into confrontations.
85 dollars
The price paid for the destruction caused by the love interest is surprisingly low and insignificant in their eyes.
Ain't she great
The artist is enraptured by the love interest's charisma and destructive behavior.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL BLACK, PHILIP LEWIS, STEVE RILEY, TRACII GUNNS
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