After some lineup tweaking, the "classic" Hanoi Rocks lineup was put in place, consisting of Monroe, guitarists Andy McCoy and Nasty Suicide, bassist Sam Yaffa, and drummer Nicholas "Razzle" Dingley. On the strength of several Euro-only indie releases (1981's Bangkok Shocks, 1982's Self Destruction Blues and Oriental Beat, plus 1983's Back to Mystery City), and European tours (as well as visits to such exotic locales as Israel and Japan), a buzz began to build. Hanoi Rocks was signed to Columbia Records soon after, as U.S. success appeared to be just around the corner -- especially after the release of 1984's Two Steps from the Move. Then came a much-publicized car accident that killed Dingley (behind the wheel was an inebriated Vince Neil) in December of 1984. Despite Monroe and company attempting to carry on with replacements, the promising Hanoi was laid to rest later the next year.
Relocating to New York City, Monroe began to pick up the pieces and embarked on a solo career. His first solo release was 1987's Nights Are so Long (a Scandinavia-/Japan-only release), which was quite Dead Boys-influenced (Monroe had befriended Stiv Bators and covered one of his solo songs, while guitarist Jimmy Zero contributed a pair of songs). An appearance in the star-studded Sun City video followed, as did a worldwide solo deal with Polygram Records. An initial plan of reissuing Nights failed to pan out, resulting in 1989's Not Fakin' It being the first domestically issued solo Monroe release. The album would go on to become Monroe's most successful stateside release (and the only one to appear on the Billboard charts), while all of Hanoi Rocks' albums were reissued on Guns N' Roses' short-lived Uzi Suicide label (Monroe also appeared on GN'R's Use Your Illusion releases and The Spaghetti Incident? ).
Many assumed that Monroe would obtain ever-elusive breakthrough success this second time around, but once more, it was not to be. A planned collaboration with ex-Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens failed to pan out, as it looked like Monroe had vanished. This proved not to be the case, and he continued to issue lower-profile solo releases (1992's Jerusalem Slim, 1996's Peace of Mind, 1999's Life Gets You Dirty, 2002's Take Them and Break Them, and 2003's Whatcha Want). Monroe has also sporadically reunited with his ex-Hanoi bandmates, including Yaffa, under the name Demolition 23 (1995's Demolition 23), and with McCoy as Hanoi Rocks, resulting in the releases Twelve Shots on the Rocks (2002), Another Hostile Takeover (2005), and Street Poetry (2007). In 2010 Monroe issued his first ever live solo LP, Another Night In the Sun: Live in Helsinki via Spinefarm Records, with a new studio album, Sensory Overdrive, dropping the following year. Horns and Halos, his ninth solo long player, arrived in 2013, followed by Blackout States in 2015.
Theres another artist who uses the name Michael Monroe is from Minnesota, USA. His music is a mix of acoustic folk, jazz and reggae. He is not merely 'using' the name Michael Monroe but was born with that name in 1952. He has toured professionally with his music and his own/real name since 1970. There was no internet to check when Matti Fagerholm assumed the 'Michael Monroe' name for his band many years later. Most of MN/USA's Acoustic Michael Monroe's original music and CDs have been listed on the LAST FM web as written and performed by heavy metal Michael Monroe and that is not the case. Michael Monroe/MN/USA/Acoustic's albums are: Summer Rain, Twice In One Day, As Far As I Can See, Abandin My Own Mind, IF, Chased By The Light, Simple Life, Wintersong, Michael Monroe "LIVE" At The Cedar he performs vocals and on hand made guitars from the Gunflint Trail, bamboo/crystal flutes and harmonica using his 'live' looping technique. His web site is listed on this page MichaelMonroeMusic as a source for this information.
Biography by Greg Prato
Peace Of Mind
Michael Monroe Lyrics
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They're playin' it safe
Ouch! ooh!
I... i'm gonna make a record
I'm gonna make a record
I wanna make a record my way
I wanna make a record my way
I could be doin' thi$
I can make a lot of money
I can make a * lotta * of money ok.
I can be real * rich
I never work a day in my life
You know i just...
I love what i do
I could do this..ah..
I... i could be a rapper
I could be a classout success
S-u-c-k-c-e-s-s
Ah, suckcess, suckcess, suck...
Gotta, gotta, gotta, satisfy .. oh!
I gotta, gotta, gotta, satisfy .. ooh!
I could.. i..
I.. i could make a lot of money
I ---------
I wanna live
I wanna live
I wanna sleep
I got my peace of mind
The song "Peace of Mind" by Michael Monroe starts off with the idea of people playing it safe, something that the artist does not seem to want to do. He wants to make a record, but he clearly wants to do it his way. He talks about the possibility of making a lot of money, but at the same time, he never wants to work a day in his life. Essentially, he wants to do what he loves, which is making music, and be successful at it, but he doesn't want to compromise his creative vision or his identity as an artist.
Through these lyrics, Michael Monroe seems to be expressing frustration with the music industry and the pressure to conform in order to achieve mainstream success. He doesn't want to be like everyone else, putting out the same types of music or following the latest trends. He wants to be true to himself, regardless of the potential financial rewards. At the end of the day, he just wants to live, sleep, and have peace of mind, knowing that he is doing what he loves and staying true to himself.
Overall, "Peace of Mind" is a song that speaks to the struggle of artists who want to succeed while maintaining their creative integrity. It emphasizes the importance of sticking to one's own artistic vision and not compromising in order to fit in or appeal to the masses.
Line by Line Meaning
Playin' it safe
People are cautious and not taking risks
They're playin' it safe
Others are also being careful
Ouch! ooh!
Expressing sudden pain or surprise
I... i'm gonna make a record
The artist intends to create a new music record
I'm gonna make a record
The goal of the artist is to produce a music album
I wanna make a record my way
The singer wants to make a music album according to his preference
I could be doin' thi$
The singer has other opportunities that can bring wealth
I could be doin' that
The artist has alternative options
I can make a lot of money
The artist sees music as a potential source of income
I can make a * lotta * of money ok.
The artist emphasizes that music can be profitable
I can be real * rich
The singer perceives music as a means of gaining significant wealth
I never work a day in my life
The artist does not consider working on music as exerting effort
You know i just...
The singer is about to explain something
I love what i do
The singer expresses passion towards making music
I could do this..ah..
The singer believes that music is something he can do
I... i could be a rapper
The artist is considering a career in rap music
I could be a classout success
The artist believes he can be a very successful musician
S-u-c-k-c-e-s-s
The singer spells out 'success' in a sarcastic manner
Ah, suckcess, suckcess, suck...
The singer continues his mockery of the idea of success
Gotta, gotta, gotta, satisfy .. oh!
The artist feels compelled to fulfill a certain expectation
I gotta, gotta, gotta, satisfy .. ooh!
The artist is under pressure to meet certain requirements
I could.. i..
The artist is still contemplating
I.. i could make a lot of money
The singer reiterates his monetary aspiration from music
I ---------
The artist does not complete his thought
I wanna live
The singer desires to enjoy life
I wanna sleep
The singer wants to have a peaceful rest
I got my peace of mind
The singer has finally found inner tranquility
Contributed by Adalyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jillianwolfenden8792
Love this album. Got the original and the blue vinyl that came from Finland a couple of years ago which a limited edition
@lastation7095
Punky comme il se doit. Et c'est rock aussi. Que du plaisir.;)
@vadzimaleksandrovic337
Post-glam-punk indeed✌️
@davidchavers5881
My fave MM album is Not Fakin' It, but this is rocks too!
@jimgarry3723
Muchas gracias tb buscaba este disco desde hace tiempo y no decepciona. Este tipo tiene mucho talento.
@Seguel72
De nada, gracias a ti por tener buen gusto.
@hammerdiscography
SUPER HEAVY
@marquisdesade5596
hey muchas gracias por poner este disco , lo e estado buscando por mucho tiempo
@Seguel72
De nada, es un placer que haya gente que aprecie el buen rock, te invito a que escuches más música que he subido. Saludos.
@henrysgigs1
Check this great video we made with Michael https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nVAV9wh8KA&feature=youtu.be