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.
She
Misfits Lyrics
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Machine gun in her hand
She is good and she is bad
No one understands
She walked in in silence
Never spoke a word
She's got a rich daddy
She loves naked sin
He loves evil sex
She has lost control
They are growing old
She will hide in silence
Then her day will come
She was virgin vixen
She is on the run
She is on the run
She is on the run
The Misfits' song "She" paints the picture of a woman who is both alluring and dangerous. The first verse suggests that she is holding a machine gun, a symbol of danger and violence, while also being hard to understand. The second verse describes her as being silent and from a wealthy family. It seems that the woman enjoys indulging in dangerous and sinful behavior, such as being sexually aroused by evil actions. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes that she is on the run and in hiding, but also suggests that she may have a plan to carry out some sort of action. The lyrics play on the stereotype of the "femme fatale," a seductive and mysterious woman who is often depicted in film noir.
The theme of female danger is further emphasized in the music video for "She". The video features clips of classic films such as "The She Creature" and "Attack of the 50 Foot Woman" that portray a depiction of women being monsters or dangerous creatures. This imagery helps to reinforce the idea that the woman in the song is a dangerous and potentially monstrous figure.
Overall, "She" plays on the trope of the dangerous and mysterious woman, which has been a common theme in popular culture for centuries. The lyrics and the music video both emphasize the potential danger that women can possess, and how they can manipulate others with their sexuality and mysteriousness.
Line by Line Meaning
She walked out with empty arms
She left with nothing and feeling empty and lost
Machine gun in her hand
She's armed, prepared and willing to fight
She is good and she is bad
She's both virtuous and morally questionable
No one understands
Despite who she is, no one comprehends her completely
She walked in in silence
She entered quietly and without drawing attention to herself
Never spoke a word
She kept her thoughts and feelings to herself
She's got a rich daddy
Her father is wealthy and has likely shaped her to the way she is
She's her daddy's girl
Despite her actions, she has a strong connection to her father
She loves naked sin
She enjoys taking part in immoral activities
He loves evil sex
Her partner enjoys immoral sexual activities
She has lost control
She's unable to control herself or the situation
They are growing old
They're both aging and may no longer be able to maintain their lifestyle
She will hide in silence
She'll stay silent and out of sight until it's time to act
Then her day will come
Eventually, she'll take action and make her move
She was virgin vixen
She was once inexperienced and innocent, but has since become alluringly seductive
She is on the run
She's escaping from something or someone, likely due to her actions
She is on the run
This line is repeated, emphasizing the urgency of her situation
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HAROLD FRAISER, SHANNON JONES, ROGET ROMAINE
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