In 1976 at the age of 17 she became one of the founding members of the legendary teenage all-female hard rock band The Runaways. There she played lead guitar.
After the group folded in 1979, she began a solo career. Her guitar playing was well respected amongst her peers, both when she was a member of The Runaways and as a solo act. When she had the material to back her up, Ford was inarguably capable of rocking out aggressively and assertively, and more times than not, better than the best of her male counterparts. Her first two albums, Out for Blood and Dancin' on the Edge were relatively successful, and in 1985, Ford was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Performance for "Gotta Let Go", along with Wendy O. Williams and Pia Zadora. However the musical genre of "arena metal rock" had already crested and was now beginning its decline in the second half of the 1980s.
Nothing was heard from Ford for the next four years; a follow-up to Dancin' on the Edge, titled The Bride Wore Black, was abandoned and never released, as Ford switched from Mercury Records to RCA Records. By the time Ford returned again, the lighter pop-metal she had long favored had broken through to mainstream audiences, which set the stage for her most commercially successful album, 1988's Lita. With Sharon Osbourne as her manager, and slickly produced by Mike Chapman, the album featured Ford's first commercial hit, the #12 "Kiss Me Deadly". Its follow-up ballad, a duet with Ozzy Osbourne entitled "Close My Eyes Forever", provided both artists with their first Top Ten single.
Lita Ford is back with a vengeance! Her new album Wicked Wonderland is due for release October 6th 2009. More information can be found on her My Space profile: Lita Ford Official My Space Profile
Can't Catch Me
Lita Ford Lyrics
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You'd better think twice, I ain't no Sandra Dee
Don't think I'm easy, I wasn't born blonde
I've been around, 'n' I'll be here 'n' gone
And I've seen things that you'll never believe
Fast mover, 'n' you can't catch me
Can't catch me
Can't catch me
Catch me if you can
I been up, 'n' I been down
I been messed up 'n' turned around
I been a fool, 'n' I been wise
I've seen shit 'n' paradise
And I still got the aces up my sleeve
Fast mover, 'n' ya can't catch me
Can't catch me
Can't catch me
Can't catch me
Can't catch me
Can't catch me
Can't catch me
So catch me if you can
Oh! What a pity, such a pretty boy
California's little pride 'n' joy
But that ain't all it takes
I need more than just a pretty face
I deserve an ace with a little taste
Don't come sniffin' 'round my tree
I'm off 'n' runnin', you can't catch me
Can't catch me
Can't catch me
Can't catch me
Can't catch me
Can't catch me
Can't catch me
Ahh! No, you can't catch me
No, you can't catch me
No, you can't catch me
Can't catch me
Can't catch me
Can't catch me
Ahh! Catch me if ya can...
The lyrics to Lita Ford's song "Can't Catch Me" suggest a sense of independence and confidence in one's personal identity. The song contains themes of perseverance and strength, as the singer asserts her resilience and ability to overcome obstacles. The opening lines, "Don't try to push the strong arm on me / You'd better think twice, I ain't no Sandra Dee" signify her resistance to external pressure to conform to societal norms or be controlled by others. Lita Ford affirms her unique identity by describing her experiences of having been "up, 'n' down" and having "seen shit 'n' paradise." The repeated phrase, "Can't catch me," highlights her tenacity and unwavering commitment to staying true to herself.
The lyrics seem to be a message to those who underestimate or try to limit the singer. She dismisses the idea that she is an "easy" target and asserts that she "still got the aces up my sleeve." The chorus, which repeats the phrase "can't catch me," suggests that the singer is too dynamic and complex to be fully understood or controlled. She further elevates her sense of independence by telling the listener, "Don't come sniffin' 'round my tree / I'm off 'n' runnin', you can't catch me."
Overall, Lita Ford's "Can't Catch Me" embodies the spirit of independence and strength. It encourages listeners to embrace their unique identities and persevere through adversity. The song highlights the singer's resilience and ability to stay true to herself, even in the face of external pressures or criticism.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't try to push the strong arm on me
I won’t be manipulated or forced into anything
You'd better think twice, I ain't no Sandra Dee
Don’t underestimate me, I’m not a stereotype
Don't think I'm easy, I wasn't born blonde
I’m not going to be taken advantage of just because of my looks
I've been around, 'n' I'll be here 'n' gone
I’ve experienced a lot of things, and I’m not here to stay
And I've seen things that you'll never believe
I’ve had experiences that you might not be able to comprehend
Fast mover, 'n' you can't catch me
I’m constantly on the move, and you can’t keep up
I been up, 'n' I been down
I’ve had highs and lows
I been messed up 'n' turned around
I’ve been through some difficult times and felt lost
I been a fool, 'n' I been wise
I’ve made mistakes, but I’ve learned from them
I've seen shit 'n' paradise
I’ve experienced both good and bad things in life
And I still got the aces up my sleeve
I have some tricks up my sleeve, and I’m not easily defeated
Fast mover, 'n' ya can't catch me
I keep moving quickly, and you can’t keep up with my pace
Oh! What a pity, such a pretty boy
It’s a shame that you’re only valued for your looks
California's little pride 'n' joy
You may be a product of California’s culture, but that doesn’t impress me
But that ain't all it takes
Being good-looking is not enough
I need more than just a pretty face
I need depth and substance in a person
I deserve an ace with a little taste
I deserve someone who is outstanding and interesting
Don't come sniffin' 'round my tree
Don’t try to pursue me like a dog after a bone
I'm off 'n' runnin', you can't catch me
I’m on the move again, and you can’t keep up
Ahh! No, you can't catch me
You definitely can’t keep up with me
Can't catch me
I’m too fast for you
Ahh! Catch me if ya can...
Good luck trying to keep up with me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: DAVID LAWRENCE EZRIN, IAN KILMISTER, LITA FORD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hilanocarvalho3945
Nobody can catch her, but I guess she can catch anyone ! Lita´s performance is out of this world !
@davidvitullo2209
Lita Ford is so beautiful, she writes all her songs, greatest female guitar player, Lita Ford has has a great powerful voice,
@Express-420
Great song please check out Lita Ford - Stiletto Album Review on my channel
@angiegordin1018
You are correct. Lita is an amazing song writer and wizzard guitarist!!!! I just don’t understand why she isn’t in the rock hall of fame
@aidab7258
not necessarily. 99 percent are co written, which is the norm. Nikki Sixx, and Lemmy did participate in some:)
but, she did write the guitar parts for sure. NO doubt about that. Shes fantastic.
@savannaht9933
@@aidab7258 nikki only wrote 2 songs for her and it was “ a song to slit your wrist too” and “falling in and out of love”
@aidab7258
@@angiegordin1018 I think she is as of last year..at least her guitar was donated the Hall I know for sure
@angiegordin1018
And now....... The Ripper, The Shredder, The Wizard, The Heavy Metal Queen of Rock, Genius Ms Lita Ford!!!!! Love you!!!!!! Keep dancing with that B C Rich Worlock!!!!!
@freejulian5805
The most beautiful female rocksinger of all time, blessed with a phenomenal rock voice! Lita, love you!
@jangkholenhangshing7023
Yup me to.the moment I saw her I wanna make her mine.