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.
Slave Girl
Love/Hate Lyrics
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'cause i'll keep you dry
when the wind blows, don't sigh
'cause our love won't die
down from louisiana, playin' in a band
she moved to hollywood, bottle in her hand
wears a black bandana, blood red tattoo
i know she's wrong but i'm a bad guy too
she's a gang bang slave girl, i'll be your homeboy
gang bang slave girl, gang bang slave girl
daisy growing side of the road
forty-five smith and wesson, cock and load
you better run, better pay your rent
'cause every shell she shoots counts for money never spent
she's a gang bang slave girl, i'll be your homeboy
she's a gang bang slave girl, i'll be your homeboy
gang bang slave girl, gang bang slave girl
and on our anniversary we'll cruise the barrio
i'll hear your favorite song on the radio
gang bang slave girl, gang bang slave girl
and on our anniversary we'll cruise the barrio
i'll hear your vavorite song on the radio
when the rain comes, don't cry
'cause i'll keep you dry
when the wind blows, don't sigh
'cause our love won't die
'cause our love won't die
The song "Slave Girl" by Love/Hate is a powerful and provocative rock song with emotionally charged lyrics that tell the story of a woman who is trapped in a life of gang violence and crime. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics, conveying a sense of comfort and protection that the male narrator offers to the female subject. He promises to keep her dry in the rain and to keep their love alive even in the face of adversity.
The story then unfolds with vivid descriptions of the woman's past, beginning with her move from Louisiana to Hollywood and her penchant for drinking. She wears a black bandana and has a blood red tattoo, marking her as a member of a gang. The male narrator admits that he knows she's "wrong," but he also identifies himself as a "bad guy" and seems to be drawn to her because of her dangerous lifestyle.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "gang bang slave girl," emphasizing her role in the gang and her lack of agency in her own life. The verses then proceed to detail some of the violence and danger she faces, with references to a Smith and Wesson revolver and the warning that "every shell she shoots counts for money never spent." Despite the bleakness of the situation, however, the singer remains steadfast in his love for her and envisions a future together, cruising the barrio and listening to her favorite song on the radio.
Overall, "Slave Girl" is a complex and deeply affecting song that tackles themes of love, violence, and power dynamics. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a woman caught in a cycle of gang activity and suggest that even in such dire circumstances, there can be hope and the possibility of love.
Line by Line Meaning
when the rain comes, don't cry
Don't worry about getting soaked by the rain because I'll protect you from it.
'cause i'll keep you dry
I will make sure you don't get wet when the rain comes.
when the wind blows, don't sigh
Even when things get tough and the wind picks up, don't lose hope.
'cause our love won't die
Our love can withstand anything, even the strongest winds.
down from louisiana, playin' in a band
She came from Louisiana and played in a band.
she moved to hollywood, bottle in her hand
She moved to Hollywood, carrying a bottle with her.
wears a black bandana, blood red tattoo
She has a black bandana and a tattoo that's the color of blood.
i know she's wrong but i'm a bad guy too
I know what she's doing is not right, but I'm not exactly a good person either.
she's a gang bang slave girl, i'll be your homeboy
She's a girl who's involved in gang activity, but I will protect her like a friend would.
gang bang slave girl, gang bang slave girl
She is a girl who is involved in gang activity.
daisy growing side of the road
There is a daisy growing on the side of the road.
forty-five smith and wesson, cock and load
She has a loaded Smith and Wesson .45 pistol.
you better run, better pay your rent
You should run away and pay your debts before she catches you.
'cause every shell she shoots counts for money never spent
She makes money every time she fires a bullet, even though she never spends it.
and on our anniversary we'll cruise the barrio
We will drive around the neighborhood on our anniversary.
i'll hear your favorite song on the radio
We will listen to your favorite song on the radio.
'cause our love won't die
Our love is strong and will never die.
Contributed by Lucy S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.