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
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Lita Ford Lyrics
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As you go speeding down lovers' lane
You're heart's so blind
When you get behind the wheel
That you can't see the love I feel
You say you're such a sensitive guy
Well, you're the one who's gonna cry
Hit 'n run on your love
Everyone knows it's true
Hit 'n run on your love
That's all I wanna do
Hit your love and runaway
Yeah, runaway
You've been out on the street
You're making promises that you don't keep
Well, it don't matter if you make me cry
You're just a casualty of love gone by
I don't care if the street light is red
I'll just drive on straight ahead
Hit 'n run on your love
Everyone knows it's true
Hit 'n run on your love
That's all I wanna do
Hit 'n run on your love
Everyone knows it's true
Hit your love and runaway
Yeah, runaway
Hit 'n run, hit 'n run
Hit 'n run, hit 'n run
Hit 'n run, hit 'n run
Hit 'n run, hit 'n run
The lyrics to Lita Ford's song "On the Run" talks about a person, who is compared to a runaway train, who is so caught up in the excitement of a new relationship that they have blinded themselves to the love that the singer feels for them. The person, who claims to be a sensitive guy, is merely running away from love and making promises they can't keep. The singer doesn't care about any red lights and is willing to run over their love and leave them behind.
The lyrics illustrate the feeling of frustration when one person is so invested in a relationship while their partner seems to be in a rush to find something new. The use of the metaphor, "runaway train," emphasizes the idea of losing control, something that is a common fear in relationships. The singer's lack of concern for the red light emphasizes how little they care about what their partner wants or feels.
In conclusion, Lita Ford's song "On the Run" is a poetic representation of the struggles of being in a relationship where one person is not as invested as the other. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has ever felt that they were not getting the kind of attention they deserve.
Line by Line Meaning
You're like a runaway train
You are reckless and unstoppable, heading towards your desires without thinking about the consequences.
As you go speeding down lovers' lane
You are rushing blindly into a romantic relationship without properly considering the possible outcomes.
You're heart's so blind
Your emotions cloud your judgment and you cannot see clearly.
When you get behind the wheel
When you are in control of the situation, you become even more reckless.
That you can't see the love I feel
You are so focused on what you desire that you cannot see or appreciate the love I am offering you.
You say you're such a sensitive guy
You claim to be someone who is attuned to their emotions and the emotions of others.
Well, you're the one who's gonna cry
Your actions will eventually catch up with you and you will suffer the consequences of your recklessness.
Hit 'n run on your love
I am not interested in a long-term commitment and plan on enjoying a short-term fling with you.
Everyone knows it's true
It is no secret that my intentions are not serious and that I am only interested in a brief romantic encounter.
That's all I wanna do
I have no interest in pursuing a deeper, longer-lasting relationship with you.
Hit your love and runaway
I am not interested in sticking around and dealing with the aftermath of our brief romantic fling.
You've been out on the street
You have been pursuing romantic relationships with multiple partners and not taking any of them seriously.
You're making promises that you don't keep
You make empty promises to your romantic partners to keep them interested and engaged, but you have no intention of following through with those promises.
Well, it don't matter if you make me cry
My emotions are inconsequential to you and your desires.
You're just a casualty of love gone by
You are experiencing the consequences of the broken relationships you have left in your wake.
I don't care if the street light is red
I am so focused on my own desires that I am not worried about the possible negative outcomes of my actions.
I'll just drive on straight ahead
I am committed to my own desires and willing to take whatever actions are necessary to pursue them, regardless of the consequences.
Hit 'n run, hit 'n run
I plan on repeating this pattern of engaging in short-term romantic encounters and then quickly moving on to the next one.
Hit 'n run, hit 'n run
I am not interested in settling down or committing to any one romantic partner.
Hit 'n run, hit 'n run
I will continue to behave recklessly and pursue my own desires, regardless of who gets hurt in the process.
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Written by: GEOFFREY LEIB, MOON CALHOUN
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Cr Gamer
QUEEN OF ROCK🤘😎🤘
John Gialanella jr
Lita, what an outstanding combination of such a pretty face , great figure and the best female guitar player. How can you not enjoy this.
Tom83 Rodr
The dislikers of this video are probably gay guys who listen to something referred to as music but which in fact is not music at all...
SpaceD_0ut_Ace
@John White Back in the 80s? I dunno, I still wouldn't kick her outta bed if I were single.
Cathy Crago
@SpaceD_0ut_Ace no doubt, but Lita isn't letting you in her bed.
Damn she can shred guitar though
Juan A
@Tom83 Rodr you say you're gay? These days ok.😉 lol
Coasterdude02149
God the time flies by so fast. What I would give to see a reunion tour with Lita, Chuck, Steve, Tommy and Martin again. Best lineup ever! I was 22 years old back then. LOVE YOU LITA!
NikkieRoxxx
30 years later after i discovered her... my 7 years son insists having her music and picture to fall asleep :)
Giselle Trendkill
I really need the full show of this, it was stunning! -
the metal goddess shall live forever \m/
avocate201
+Giselle Trendkill The full show was on YouTube at one point, but it looks like it's been taken down.