Gramm sang lead vocals on all of Foreigner's arena rock classics such as "Feels Like The First Time", "Cold As Ice", "Hot Blooded", "Urgent", "Double Vision", "Juke Box Hero", "Head Games", "Dirty White Boy" and "Say You Will", as well as the popular power ballad tunes "Waiting For A Girl Like You" and "I Want to Know What Love Is".
In 1987, during Foreigner's hiatus, Gramm released the album Ready Or Not which brought him positive critical reviews and a top five hit single with "Midnight Blue". This was followed by a second solo effort Long Hard Look, which brought a Top Ten hit "Just Between You and Me", and "True Blue Love", which reached the Top 40. Gramm also performed the title song from the 1987 movie soundtrack The Lost Boys, titled "Lost in the Shadows (The Lost Boys)".
Shadow King was formed in 1990, by Lou Gramm, Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell, Foreigner bass player Bruce Turgon, and drummer Kevin Valentine. Shadow King only had one official studio release, their 1991 eponymous debut album, Shadow King. Although Gramm, Turgon, Campbell and Valentine contributed the song "One Dream" to the Highlander II: The Quickening soundtrack in 1991, the track was officially credited to The Lou Gramm Band.
He also appeared on the Don Mancuso solo cd "D Drive" doing lead vocals in 4 songs and co writing on 2 in 2004. He has now released The Lou Gramm Band's The Lou Gramm Band cd in 2009 with his brothers Ben & Richard. Also writing and appearing on the Christian Rock release are former Black Sheep guitarist Don Mancuso and Andy Knoll on keyboards.
Tin Soldier
Lou Gramm Lyrics
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That wants to jump into your fire
You are a look in your eye
A dream passing by in the sky
I don't understand
All I need is treat me like a man
'Cause I ain't no child
Take me like I am
Do anything that you want to do
Sing any so song that you want me to sing to you
I don't need no aggravation
I just got to make you
I just got to make you my occupation
I got to know that I belong to you
Do anything that you want to do
Sing any so song that you want me to sing to you
All I need is your whispered hello
Smiles melting the snow
Nothing heard
You eyes are deeper than time
Say a love that won't rhyme without words
So now I've lost my way
I need help to show me things to say
Give me your love before mine fades away
I got to know that I belong to you
Do anything that you want to do
Sing any so song that you want me to sing to you
Oh no no
I just want some reaction
Someone to give me satisfaction
All I want to do is stick with you ,'cause I love you
The lyrics of "Tin Soldier" by Lou Gramm describes the yearning love of a little tin soldier for his beloved. He wants to jump into her fire, be with her always and be treated like a man. He sings to her, telling her that he is her little tin soldier, and all he wants is to belong to her. He will do anything she wants, sing any song for her, and he does not need any aggravation, only her love.
The song expresses a deep feeling of love and admiration. The little tin soldier wants to be loved and cared for by his beloved, and he sings out to her in desperation. The chorus repeats the phrase “I got to know that I belong to you,” emphasizing his strong desire to belong to his love interest.
This song was one of the biggest hits of Lou Gramm's post- Foreigner career. It was released in 1985 and became a top 40 hit in the United States. Here are some interesting facts about this song:
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a little tin soldier
I am small and vulnerable, like a toy soldier
That wants to jump into your fire
I want to be near you, even if it means getting hurt
You are a look in your eye
I see something special in the way you look at me
A dream passing by in the sky
You are like a fleeting dream, beautiful yet fleeting
I don't understand
I am confused and unsure
All I need is treat me like a man
I want to be respected and treated as an equal
'Cause I ain't no child
I am an adult and capable of making my own decisions
Take me like I am
Accept me for who I am, flaws and all
I got to know that I belong to you
I want to feel a sense of belonging with you
Do anything that you want to do
I am willing to do whatever it takes to make you happy
Sing any so song that you want me to sing to you
I will go out of my way to do special things for you
I don't need no aggravation
I don't want any unnecessary stress or conflict
I just got to make you
You are my priority, and I am willing to work for your love
I just got to make you my occupation
My goal in life is to be with you
All I need is your whispered hello
Your attention and affection is all I need
Smiles melting the snow
Your smile can warm my heart and brighten my day
Nothing heard
Your silence causes me anxiety and uncertainty
You eyes are deeper than time
I am drawn to your depth and complexity
Say a love that won't rhyme without words
Our love is so strong and special that it cannot be put into words
So now I've lost my way
I feel lost and confused without your love
I need help to show me things to say
I need your guidance and support to express my feelings
Give me your love before mine fades away
I am afraid of losing your love if I don't act on my feelings
Oh no no
Expressing concern or hesitation
I just want some reaction
I am seeking any response from you to know where I stand
Someone to give me satisfaction
I want to feel fulfilled and happy with you
All I want to do is stick with you ,'cause I love you
I am committed to being with you because I love you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ronnie Lane, Steve Marriott
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