But by 1992's Wasted in America, heavy metal had become commercially passé and Columbia dropped them soon after its release.Jizzy Pearl used himself in a legendary publicity stunt to help album sales. This stunt, with the help of a few others, included Jizzy successfully erecting a cross on the Hollywood Sign and positioned himself on it. Love/Hate moved to the Caliber label and released Let's Rumble in May 1994, an album much more raw than their previous material featuring Darren Housholder on Guitar replacing Jon E. Love. Another label switch, to Mayhem Records, resulted in October 1995's I'm Not Happy featuring the return of Jon E. Love. In 1997 the band released Livin' off Layla. During the Livin' Off Layla sessions Jizzy Pearl left for the first time breifly replaced my Mark Torien of Bulletboys. 1999 saw the release of Let's Eat with Jizzy back on vocals and Joey Gold on Drums
The original lineup reunited for the first time in ten years, on February 24, 2007 at Club Vodka in Hollywood, California to perform their classic record "Black out in the Red Room" in its entirety. The show sold out, with an audience of 1,500
The band continues to play One Off Shows and short tours with 3/4 of the original band.
Happy Hour
Love/Hate Lyrics
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Fizzy banger
Said she's a sanger-screwdriver
Mrs. Phillips gives head for bottlecaps
On the ceiling painted frescoes never lie
Wild flowers growing on
Happy hour
A dyed blonde sacrificial lamb
Died during happy hour
How far would you drive
How far would you drive
To rock in another man's grave
We went down to Disneyland
Mickey died in vain
Wild flowers growing on
Happy hour
There's a time of day
Where everything is all right
Happy hour
There's a point in space
Where you don't have to fight
Happy hour
Happy hour
Bimbo beauties beckoning
Fizzy banger
Said she's a...
How far would you drive
How far would you drive
Fireflies play leapfrog on the sheets
Purple spots on your t-bar
Tell me what your money buys
Wild flowers growing on
Wild flowers growing on
Happy hour
Happy hour
Happy hour
The song "Happy Hour" by Love/Hate contains lyrics that are both dark and surreal. The opening lines, "Bimbo beauties beckoning / Fizzy banger / Said she's a sanger-screwdriver," suggest a sense of desperation and seedy atmosphere. The reference to a "sanger-screwdriver" may be a reference to a tool used to manipulate and control women, adding to the disturbing tone. The line "Mrs. Phillips gives head for bottlecaps" further depicts a desperate and unhappy life.
The chorus mentions "wild flowers growing on happy hour," which suggests an escape from reality and a temporary break from the troubles of life. The following verse describes a person who died during happy hour, suggesting that even in these moments of reprieve, tragedy can still occur. The final stanza repeats the chorus and adds the line "There's a time of day / Where everything is all right," indicating that happy hour is a moment where everything becomes bearable, even if only for a moment.
Overall, "Happy Hour" is a song that reflects on the struggles of life and the temporary escapes that we find. It suggests that even in our happiest moments, darkness and tragedy can still exist.
Line by Line Meaning
Bimbo beauties beckoning
The provocative and sexually attractive women calling out in an insincere manner.
Fizzy banger
An alcoholic drink that contains bubbles and causes a strong reaction in the body.
Said she's a sanger-screwdriver
She claimed to be someone who can sing and command attention.
Mrs. Phillips gives head for bottlecaps
A reference to a woman engaging in sexual activity for almost anything of value.
On the ceiling painted frescoes never lie
The artwork on the ceiling is not truthful but instead represents a fantasy or a dream.
Wild flowers growing on
The natural and untamed beauty of the flora and fauna that is thriving in the midst of all this activity.
A dyed blonde sacrificial lamb
A blond woman who has been manipulated into becoming a victim of sorts.
Died during happy hour
She met her end during what was supposed to be a joyful and relaxing time.
How far would you drive
What are the lengths to which you would go?
To rock in another man's grave
To celebrate and enjoy while standing on the literal or figurative resting place of somebody else.
We went down to Disneyland
A reference to a place that is supposed to be magical and fun, but which can also be associated with death and tragedy.
Mickey died in vain
The popular Disney character lost his life without achieving any kind of purpose or goal.
There's a time of day
Moment when the feeling of great contentment or satisfaction arises in everyday life.
Where everything is all right
Everything is good and fine in the universe.
There's a point in space
Location in which, for a moment, everything is in perfect harmony.
Where you don't have to fight
Where nobody has to confront any difficulties, struggles, or conflicts.
Happy hour
The limited period of time when alcoholic drinks are served at reduced prices.
Tell me what your money buys
You will be able to know what the benefits are against what you pay.
Wild flowers growing on
The natural and unpolluted beauty of the virgin culture that exists despite exterior factors.
Happy hour
The appointed time of day when one can forget about one's responsibilities and concerns for a short time
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@visarbilali1684
I remember the guitar intro very well ! That's what I felt one afternoon, as a radio broadcaster, 2016 or 2017, after not having heard it in over 2 decades.
@danielmelcher7275
Greatest Party Band Ever
@bestboy138
who else is watching this while having toast and strawberries for breakfast in Texas in the spring of 2023?
@ogrider2738
THIS IS THE REAL ROCK AND ROLL!!!!!!!!!!!
@jerikxander
Underrated, underrated, underrated band....
@shannonjones3714
Absolutely brilliant tune!!!
@MrJakobault
They were a great band back in the day. I saw them at the town and country club in Kentish Town, London, so much raw energy.
@2ndhandgenius
When this song first came out, I thought it was a damned train wreck. I didn't understand a single thing going on in it. Now I think it's totally genius.
@Rocker6969
lol yea, its VERY different from what we usually hear from metal bands (80-90's). happy hour is an ultra-slick song.
@vixapphire
Way more sophisticated than most bands were even attempting at the time, this.