The Misfits disbanded in 1983, and Glenn Danzig went on to form Samhain and then Danzig. Several albums of reissued and previously unreleased material were issued after the group's dissolution, and their music later became influential to punk rock, heavy metal, and alternative rock. After a series of legal battles with Danzig, Only and Doyle regained the rights to record and perform as the Misfits. They formed a new version of the band in 1995 with singer Michale Graves and drummer Dr. Chud. This incarnation of Misfits had more of a heavy metal sound, and released the albums American Psycho (1997) and Famous Monsters (1999) before dissolving in 2000. Jerry Only then took over lead vocals and recruited former Black Flag guitarist Dez Cadena and former Ramones drummer Marky Ramone for a Misfits 25th anniversary tour.
This lineup released an album of cover songs titled Project 1950 and toured for several years. In 2005, Marky was replaced by Robo, who had played with Black Flag in the early 1980s and had also previously been Misfits' drummer from 1982 to 1983. This lineup released a single titled "Land of the Dead" in 2009. The Misfits' lineup of Only, Cadena, and drummer Eric "Chupacabra" Arce released a new album titled The Devil's Rain in October 2011. In 2015, it was announced that Cadena would be taking a break from music after receiving a cancer diagnosis, and was replaced by Only's son Jerry Caiafa II, presented as Jerry Other. That same year Soulfly's Marc Rizzo joined the band, also playing guitar. He filled in for Cadena, before Caiafa would move on to become the sole guitarist for the band.
In September 2016, for the first time in 33 years, Danzig, Only, and Doyle reunited for two headlining shows as the Original Misfits at that year's edition of Riot Fest, along with drummer Dave Lombardo and second guitarist Acey Slade. The Original Misfits lineup continued performing sporadically through 2019.
Each incarnation of the Misfits has made use of horror film and science fiction film-inspired themes and imagery, with makeup, clothing, artwork, and lyrics drawn from B movies and television serials, many from the 1950s through 1970s. Musically the band are often recognized as progenitors of the horror punk and psychobilly subgenres and have drawn from punk rock, heavy metal, and 1950s rock and roll and rockabilly to inform their style. Rolling Stone describes them as "the archetypal horror-punk band of the late 1970s and early '80s", and they are considered icons in punk music and culture.
Lost in space
Misfits Lyrics
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Of all the things they taught you I'm telling you this son
All the wars fought before won't compare to this one
Giant spiders prepare to take over
Here comes another mutant suicide-squad
You blast them out but now you're way off course
I'm calling you Houston
Am I following all the right leads?
or am I about to get lost in space?
When my time comes they'll write my destiny
Will you take this ride?
Communication's lost we crash to the earth
Too late to see the giant spider monster giving birth
The future is here and here is the future
Am I following all the right leads?
or am I about to get lost in space?
When my time comes they'll write my destiny
Will you take this ride with me?
The lyrics of Misfits's song Lost In Space are a commentary on the dangers of exploring the unknown and the potential consequences of this. The song explores themes of uncertainty, fear, and even a sense of impending doom. The writer states that all the things he's learned in life won't prepare him for whatever comes next. The fear of the unknown is highlighted when he asks, "Am I following all the right leads or am I about to get lost in space?" This is a clear acknowledgement that there is no way to predict what the future might hold or what dangers might come with it.
In the second stanza, we see a sense of desperation creeping in. The writer seems to be faced with some sort of giant spider invasion, and he realizes that he is lost and in need of help. The lyric "I'm calling you Houston" represents a call for help and guidance to those who have the expertise to guide him out of the situation. However, it's quickly apparent that the situation is spiraling out of control, and the final lines of the song paints the image of the writer's death in a crash on earth.
Despite the weighty subject matter, the song is delivered in typical Misfits fashion, with energetic riffs and bouncy beats that disguise the heavier subject matter. Lost In Space is a cautionary tale, reminding us of the dangers of exploring the unknown and of the potential consequences of taking risks in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Of all the things they taught you I'm telling you this son
I have some important advice to give you that goes beyond what you may have learned before.
All the wars fought before won't compare to this one
This upcoming battle is going to be unlike anything anyone has ever experienced before.
Giant spiders prepare to take over
Be prepared, because massive spider-like creatures are getting ready to take over and start a new era.
Here comes another mutant suicide-squad
Here comes another group of mutants who have accepted that they will most likely die in this upcoming battle, but are willing to fight anyway.
You blast them out but now you're way off course
You successfully eliminated the enemy, but in the process, you have gone off course and are now lost.
You start to shiver and shake
You start to feel scared and anxious about your current situation.
I'm calling you Houston
I'm reaching out to someone for help and guidance, just like when astronauts call Houston control during space missions.
Am I following all the right leads?
I'm doubting whether I'm making the best decisions and taking the right path forward.
or am I about to get lost in space?
Or am I about to get completely lost and fail in my mission?
When my time comes they'll write my destiny
If I don't make it out alive, people will write about what I did and spin it into whatever heroic or tragic story they see fit.
Will you take this ride?
Are you willing to come along with me on this dangerous mission?
Communication's lost we crash to the earth
We've lost all communication and are now spiraling out of control towards the ground.
Too late to see the giant spider monster giving birth
It's too late to stop the monsters from reproducing and continuing their takeover.
The future is here and here is the future
This battle will shape what the future of the world will look like from now on.
Will you take this ride with me?
Are you willing to risk everything and join me on this dangerous mission?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID CALABRESE
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