Little Caesar is an American hard rock band. They are remembered for their … Read Full Bio ↴Little Caesar is an American hard rock band. They are remembered for their version of the soul music song "Chain of Fools", a 1990 hit single from their self-titled debut album. The band was founded late in the 1980s by vocalist Ron Young, who had previously worked as a nightclub bouncer. The group independently released an EP and were featured on the 1989 Metal Blade compilation Street Survivors with one song "Down to the Wire", which led to their signing with DGC Records, a subsidiary of Geffen Records, in 1989. John Kalodner did A&R work for the group, and Bob Rock produced their debut self-titled album, which was released in 1990 to positive reviews. Eduardo Rivadavia of AllMusic retrospectively gave the album three stars out of five, writing it "may not be the most innovative recording of 1989, but it's honest and consistently satisfying." On the strength of the singles "Chain of Fools" (a cover of the Aretha Franklin song) and "In Your Arms", Little Caesar hit number 139 on the US Billboard 200 in 1990. Lead vocalist Ron Young made a brief cameo in James Cameron's Terminator 2, as the biker thrown through the window of the bar by Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Despite the group's chart success, they had problems with exposure on then-critical MTV, due in part to the band being less than photogenic and "looking like a gang of Hell's Angels." They remained with DGC/Geffen for a sophomore release, Influence in 1992, but neither Rock nor Kalodner continued working with them. By this time, guitarist Apache had left and was replaced with Earl Slick. After Influence failed to match the success of their debut, the group disbanded. They were one of many metal bands whose careers faltered with the early 1990s rise of alternative rock. DGC - initially a label strongly devoted to metal/progressive rock label - began to favor alternative bands. Ron Young later went on to sing in The Four Horsemen, Manic Eden, and Dirt.

The band reformed for some live shows in 2001, and released a new album, Redemption, in 2009. They also introduced new guitar player Joey Brasler (who had played with Etta James, Bob Welch, Cherie Currie) replacing original member Apache. After touring in the US, Europe and the UK during 2010/2011, Little Caesar released their fourth album entitled American Dream on the Unison Music Group label in May, 2012. It was produced by Bruce Witkin. They embarked on a tour of Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium and culminating in Wales in December 2012.

On 25 March 2013, it was announced that band would perform at the Download Festival on the 16 June 2013. Frontman Ron Young explained: “20 years ago we were offered to play the festival when it was called Monsters Of Rock. We had to turn it down because our label would not give us the funds to get there. Today, with no label, manager or big-money supporters, we finally made it. We got there because we have some amazing people that prop us up, inspire us, and bless us with their talent, energies – and most priceless, their friendship. They’ve helped us accomplish what we couldn’t do with a lot of powerful people behind us.”

Studio albums
Little Caesar (1990)
Influence (1992)
This Time It's Different (1998)
Redemption (2009)
American Dream (2012)
Eight (2018)

Drive It Home
Little Caesar Lyrics

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Pull it over!

It's American made, motorhead's delight
I pray to Henry Ford each and every night
It's a big block banger and I keep it clean
'Cause I never let corrosion get in my machine

It's gotta big fuel pump, a stick shift too

Let me show ya, honey, what my rod can do
Well, it's ready to run at the drop of a hat
It can shoot the hole in no time flat

Girl, let me drive it home
Don't want to drive alone
Girl, let me drive it home
A ride like you've never known

I like to pump it myself, I'm a self serve man
I love to have its juices run all over my hand
I can get my tool in the tightest space, ooh
I love to crawl underneath her, have it in my face

Girl, let me drive it home
Don't want to drive alone
Girl, let me drive it home
A ride like you've never known
Check it out

It doesn't stop for nothin'
Runs on domestic beer, yeah
It makes your heart start pumpin'
And then it all does, baby
I'll show ya how to steer

Park it over here
Just park it over here
You always gotta space in my lot
Whoo...

Baby, lift your hood
Won't cha let me see what's under there
Don't be shy
Baby, lift your hood
Won't cha let me see what's under there
Baby, lift your hood
Won't cha let me see what's under there
Baby, lift your hood
Won't cha let me see what's under there
Yeah, that's right

It's American made, motorhead's delight
I pray to Henry Ford, little baby, each and every night
It's got big ball joints to take the curves
Well, I take ya to the redline if you got the nerve
it's got an oversized piston, makes the gear box scream
And it slides through the cylinders like a dream

Girl, let me drive it home
Don't want to drive alone
Girl, let me drive it home
A ride like you've never known

Gonna drive it

Gonna drive it
Drive it home, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Drive It Home" by Little Caesar is an ode to classic American cars and the love that motorheads have for them. The lyrics describe the singer’s car, which is a big block banger that is always kept clean and free from corrosion. The car is not only a mode of transportation, but it's also a source of pride and joy for the singer. The singer talks about his car's features, including the big fuel pump, stick shift, and oversized piston that make the gear box scream.

The song also has a sexual undertone, as the singer describes how he likes to pump his own gas and have its juices run all over his hand. He also loves to crawl underneath the car and have it in his face. The singer invites his female companion to share in his love for his car by letting him drive her home in it. He promises her a ride like she's never known before.

Overall, the song celebrates the American love affair with cars and the way they are intertwined with our culture and way of life.

Line by Line Meaning

Pull it over!
The singer requests their beloved car to pull over.

It's American made, motorhead's delight I pray to Henry Ford each and every night It's a big block banger and I keep it clean 'Cause I never let corrosion get in my machine
The car is American-made and the singer takes care of it very well, making sure it stays clean and avoids any decay. The singer admires the inventor of the car, Henry Ford and adores the tremendous power of the car's engine.

It's gotta big fuel pump, a stick shift too Let me show ya, honey, what my rod can do Well, it's ready to run at the drop of a hat It can shoot the hole in no time flat
The car possesses a powerful fuel pump which is complemented by the stick shift. The singer desires to show off the car's capabilities, particularly its speed and ability to accelerate quickly from a standing start.

Girl, let me drive it home Don't want to drive alone Girl, let me drive it home A ride like you've never known
The artist implores someone to join them for a ride in their car as they want to share its exhilarating experience with someone close to them.

I like to pump it myself, I'm a self serve man I love to have its juices run all over my hand I can get my tool in the tightest space, ooh I love to crawl underneath her, have it in my face
The artist prefers to perform the maintenance of their car on their own and enjoys working in and around it, even amidst its greasy parts. They appreciate the car's dexterity and flexibility in tight positions.

It doesn't stop for nothin' Runs on domestic beer, yeah It makes your heart start pumpin' And then it all does, baby I'll show ya how to steer
The car is unstoppable and can endure long runs without giving up. The singer humorously suggests that the car runs on beer as it accelerates the heart rate of the driver. They entice someone to join them for a ride and shares their steering expertise.

Park it over here Just park it over here You always gotta space in my lot Whoo...
The singer tells the car to park at a specific location, likely their property. They reassure the car that they will always find a space to park in their lot.

Baby, lift your hood Won't cha let me see what's under there Don't be shy Baby, lift your hood Won't cha let me see what's under there Baby, lift your hood Won't cha let me see what's under there Baby, lift your hood Won't cha let me see what's under there Yeah, that's right
The artist desires to inspect the engine of their car, euphemistically referring to it as lifting the hood. They encourage their partner to allow them to look under the hood of their car, reassuring them not to be shy as they glance upon its components.

It's got big ball joints to take the curves Well, I take ya to the redline if you got the nerve it's got an oversized piston, makes the gear box scream And it slides through the cylinders like a dream
The car has robust ball joints that enable it to navigate the curves with ease. The artist assures someone that they can push the car to its limits upon driving it as they talk about the car's oversized piston and exceptional engine build.

Gonna drive it Gonna drive it Drive it home, yeah
The artist affirms their intention to continue driving the car, making their way back home with it.

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