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1. Pretty Boy Floyd is a glam metal… Read Full Bio ↴At least two bands have this name:
1. Pretty Boy Floyd is a glam metal band that formed in 1988 in Hollywood, California. After play only eight shows, they were snapped up by MCA Records. Starting out at the tail end of the 80s' sleazy rock scene, they're best known for their 1989 debut album 'Leather Boyz with Electric Toyz'.

Not too long ago, when a movement rose saying that rock was about having a good time, letting your hair down, and trying to create a little chaos and anarchy to have fun, four guys got together in Hollywood and formed a band. NYC guitarist Kristy Majors hooked up with west coast front man Steve Summers and laid the foundation for their dream band. They jammed, wrote songs together, and played constantly to get their sound right. The band chose the name “Pretty Boy Floyd” because it seemed to describe them well, being four teen toughs armed with guitar licks and teenage angst who set out to conquer the musical world.

The group signed to MCA records and released 'Leather Boyz with Electric Toyz', a 1989 album whose very name was a tongue-in-cheek tip of the hat to the group's glamorous heroes such as Kiss, the New York Dolls, and Sweet. Those previous bands had also believed that rock music wasn't just music, being part show, part spectacle, and part lifestyle (“a prostitute to be trumped up and tarted around like a band aid or cheap whore” in the words of David Bowie). The Howard Benson-produced album made a significant impact, being named one of the hottest albums of its genre by the 'Metal Edge' and 'Spin' magazines.

Pretty Boy Floyd landed on the cover of metal bible Kerrang! and their two Top 20 videos “I Wanna Be With You” and “Rock and Roll is Gonna Set the Night on Fire” hit MTV, back when MTV ran videos instead of reality shows. The band toured the world and were recognized as the kings of the Sunset Strip, breaking attendance records held by Van Halen and Warrant. Their album would go on to sell 750,000 copies worldwide.

As the new millennium rolled in, new music fans began to wonder what they had missed. While most Pretty Boy Floyd fans were at an age that you wouldn’t commonly associate with concert goers, a whole new breed of young fans who weren’t even out of school when the band first emerged began to rediscover their music. The original fans and the new fans meshed on their common ground - a love of Pretty Boy Floyd’s music, sleazy shows, and fun times. Never mind what the critics think, or what trends may have come and gone.

Having outlasted many of the critics who cried “they’ll never make it,“ Pretty Boy Floyd continues to record and tour the world. Their current lineup: Steve Summers - Vocals ~ Kristy Majors - Guitar ~ Criss 6 - Bass ~ Ben Graves - Drums

2. Canadian hard rock/glam metal band from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada active in 1987-1990. They released Bullets & Lipstik EP in 1988 and Bullets & Lipstik LP in 1989. They eventually renamed the band to Tommy Floyd.

Wild Angels
Pretty Boy Floyd Lyrics

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Hey girl. Let's run away. We'll set the skies on fire tonight.
It's you and me. We'll run away to Hollywood.
We'll Rock n' Roll all night long like we never could.
'Cause now we're free.
We're gonna come out screaming like a siren in the starlit night.
We'll dance on the razors edge. And we'll be there, be there under the spotlight.

You and me. We're wild angels.

We'll set the skies on fire.
You and me. We're wild angels.
We're gonna set the skies on fire tonight.

Well, hey girl. We can run. Far away. Where the night's so young.
The city lights is where we'll be.
We'll hit the streets and we'll take the town.
Rocking down to the solid sounds. It's you and me.
You know we're wild and we're free. Oh.
Together were a thunderstorm.
Were raining everywhere we go. Oh.
We won't stop until we see the top of the rainbow. Rainbow. You know. Oh.

You and me. We're wild angels. We'll set the skies on fire. You and me.
We're wild angels and we're gonna set the skies on fire tonight.

Oh yeah.
Well, dont ya know that we're wild? Yeah, we're wild angels.

Ah yeah, wild. Yeah, we're wild angels. Well, we're wild. Yeah.

We're wild angels and we're gonna set the skies on fire tonight.

Wild angels. The sky's on fire tonight. Wild angels.
The skies are on fire tonight. Wild angels. The skies are on fire.

You and me will set this night on fire tonight. Wild angels.

The skies are on fire tonight. Wild angels. The skies are on fire tonight.
Wild angels. The skies are on fire. You and me will set this night on fire tonight.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pretty Boy Floyd's song "Wild Angels" are about two people who want to escape their mundane lives and live for the moment by running away and experiencing the thrill of the city. The concept of "carpe diem" (seizing the day) is present in the song as the two protagonists are determined to live their lives to the fullest without any regard for the consequences. The imagery used in the lyrics ranges from siren calls to thunderstorms and rainbows, adding to the electric and impulsive nature of the song.

The chorus of the song is repeating the line "we're wild angels" which is a powerful statement of liberation and defiance. It is a recognition of the societal norms that are expected of them, but they choose to reject conformity and instead live their lives on their own terms. The lyrics are a celebration of youth, freedom, and rebellion, and the melody is fast-paced and upbeat, perfectly encapsulating the wild and carefree tone of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey girl. Let's run away. We'll set the skies on fire tonight.
Proposing a night of adventure and excitement, away from their regular lives, they aim to create a blaze of entertainment and freedom that envelops them.

It's you and me. We'll run away to Hollywood.
Escaping their mundane routine with a promise of paradise, they hope to live out their wildest dreams in the fantastical place that is Hollywood.

We'll Rock n' Roll all night long like we never could.
Embodying the spirit of their carefree youth, they plan to immerse themselves in the music, dance and revelry that they never thought possible before.

'Cause now we're free.
Having escaped the confines of their everyday lives, the duo feel unrestrained and liberated.

We're gonna come out screaming like a siren in the starlit night.
Determined to make their presence known and declare their arrival, they aim to signal their roaring attitude to the world.

We'll dance on the razors edge. And we'll be there, be there under the spotlight.
Spinning and swaying with abandon and abandon, they will own the show under the dazzle of the spotlight.

You and me. We're wild angels. We'll set the skies on fire.
The two of them are free spirits, soaring freely in the night sky and setting it ablaze with their unbridled fervor.

Well, hey girl. We can run. Far away. Where the night's so young.
In a quest for all things new and audacious, they plan to flee where the night is always young and full of endless possibilities.

The city lights is where we'll be.
Finding the urban ambiance and its bright lights alluring, they are drawn to the city that glows with energy.

We'll hit the streets and we'll take the town. Rocking down to the solid sounds. It's you and me.
Eager to make their mark, they will take over the city, dancing to the infectious beats of rock and roll, and creating an unforgettable memory with each other.

You know we're wild and we're free. Oh.
Boldly and unapologetically themselves, they are a force to be reckoned with, not afraid to take risks and live life to the fullest.

Together were a thunderstorm. Were raining everywhere we go. Oh.
Both like a storm, their presence creates an electrical energy and they leave sparks behind wherever they go.

We won't stop until we see the top of the rainbow. Rainbow. You know. Oh.
Driven to push boundaries and taste every experience, they will not be satisfied until they reach the pinnacle of thrills and excitement.

Wild angels. The sky's on fire tonight. You and me will set this night on fire tonight.
Letting their wild spirits take over, they will make tonight an unforgettable night, setting the sky ablaze with their infectious energy.

Ah yeah, wild. Yeah, we're wild angels. Well, we're wild. Yeah.
Riding the wave of their uncontainable energy and enthusiasm, they revel in their true selves, wild and free.

The skies are on fire tonight. Wild angels.
The night sky is a reflection of their vibrant energy, set alight by two wild angels who live life on their terms.

Contributed by Hunter H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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