During the mid-1970s, with guitarist Uli Jon Roth (who replaced Schenker's younger brother Michael) part of the lineup, the music of the Scorpions was defined as hard rock. After Roth's departure in 1978, Schenker and Meine took control of the group, giving them almost all the power to compose music and write lyrics. Matthias Jabs joined in 1978, and with the melodic rock he played and the influence of producer Dieter Dierks in the band, the Scorpions changed their sound to melodic heavy metal mixed with lyrical "power rock ballads", which is evident in the album Lovedrive (1979), which began the evolution of the band's sound, with recording a developed later in several of their albums. Michael Schenker also played on the Lovedrive album. Over the next decade, the band achieved influence, approval from music critics, and significant commercial success with the albums Animal Magnetism (1980), Blackout (1982), Love at First Sting (1984), the live recording World Wide Live (1985), Savage Amusement (1988), their best-selling compilation Best of Rockers 'n' Ballads (1989), and Crazy World (1990), all awarded at least one platinum award in the United States. The band has released thirteen consecutive studio albums that were in the top 10 in Germany, one of which reached No. 1, as well as three consecutive albums that were in the top 10 in the Billboard 200 in the United States. Their latest studio album, Rock Believer, was released in February 2022.
Scorpions are estimated to have sold over 100 million records around the world, making them one of the best-selling hard rock and heavy metal bands. One of their most recognized hits is "Wind of Change" (from Crazy World), a symbolic anthem of the political changes in Eastern Europe in the late 1980s and early 1990s and the fall of the Berlin Wall, and it remains as one of the best-selling singles in the world with over 14 million copies. Two of the songs on their ninth studio album Love at First Sting, "Rock You Like a Hurricane" and "Still Loving You", are regarded as some of the most influential and popular works, both in heavy metal music and among rock ballads, defined as "rock anthem" and "a true hymn of love".
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Discography
Lonesome Crow (1972)
Fly to the Rainbow (1974)
In Trance (1975)
Virgin Killer (1976)
Taken by Force (1977)
Lovedrive (1979)
Animal Magnetism (1980)
Blackout (1982)
Love at First Sting (1984)
Savage Amusement (1988)
Crazy World (1990)
Face the Heat (1993)
Pure Instinct (1996)
Eye II Eye (1999)
Unbreakable (2004)
Humanity: Hour I (2007)
Sting in the Tail (2010)
Return to Forever (2015)
Rock Believer (2022)
2) Scorpions (sometimes also Scorpions S/T) is a band from Barreiro, Portugal.
Hell Cat
Scorpions Lyrics
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Perfume of the skies ?
Fingers cold as ice ? freeze ?
Devil in disguise!
Well, she's a, she's a, she's a
You know that she's a hell-cat, hell-cat, hell-cat, hell-cat
(She's gonna scratch up your mind ?)
Was talking to the French boy
But didn't realize.
Banana-long-boat-eating
An' he tried to get a wife
But he couldn't stay alive
Well, you know that lad with the rubber-dad
Paints his fingers yellow, blue, and red.
An' you also know that she's a liar
Knowing only her desire ?
The lyrics to Scorpions' song Hell-Cat are about a woman who is dangerous and deceptive. The first verse mentions her "fire in her eyes" and "perfume of the skies," which could be interpreted as her being captivating and alluring, but also mysterious and untrustworthy. The line "fingers cold as ice - freeze" could indicate that she is emotionally distant or even cruel. The chorus repeats the phrase "hell-cat" as a way to reinforce the idea that she's not to be trusted. The closing lines refer to a man with "rubber-dad" (possibly latex gloves) painting his fingers, while the woman is described as a liar who only cares about her own desires.
Overall, the song seems to be warning against trusting someone who seems too good to be true. The woman in question is compared to a predatory animal, and the repetition of "hell-cat" throughout the song further emphasizes that she's a dangerous force who could easily hurt someone. The specific imagery used in the lyrics reinforces this idea, with references to fire, ice, and deception.
Line by Line Meaning
Fire in her eyes ? burn ?
Her intense gaze burns with passion and desire.
Perfume of the skies ?
Her scent is intoxicating and reminiscent of the most beautiful fragrances found in the heavens.
Fingers cold as ice ? freeze ?
Her touch is icy and chilling, sending shivers down the spine of anyone who feels it.
Devil in disguise!
She may look innocent, but beneath the surface lies a wickedness that is unimaginable.
Well, she's a, she's a, she's a
The repetition of 'she's a' emphasizes the artist's certainty and conviction regarding her true nature.
You know that she's a hell-cat, hell-cat, hell-cat, hell-cat
The repeated use of 'hell-cat' reinforces her wild and untamed personality, as well as her tendency to scratch and claw.
(She's gonna scratch up your mind ?)
Her influence will be so profound that it will leave a lasting impact on your psyche.
You know that guy with piccadilly-eyes
The singer is referring to a specific person, possibly someone he knows or a public figure, with distinctive eyes.
Was talking to the French boy
The artist recounts a small incident where the 'guy with piccadilly-eyes' was conversing with someone of French origin.
But didn't realize.
Despite the conversation, the 'guy with piccadilly-eyes' failed to comprehend the depth of the situation or the people around him.
Banana-long-boat-eating
This nonsensical phrase could be interpreted as an insult directed towards the 'guy with piccadilly-eyes,' describing him as ridiculous or foolish.
An' he tried to get a wife
The 'guy with piccadilly-eyes' was attempting to find a partner or establish a relationship.
But he couldn't stay alive
His efforts to find love were ultimately unsuccessful or deadly.
Well, you know that lad with the rubber-dad
Similar to the 'guy with piccadilly-eyes,' the singer is referencing another specific individual, likely someone he knows or has heard of.
Paints his fingers yellow, blue, and red.
The 'lad with the rubber-dad' enjoys painting his nails with vibrant colors in a non-traditional manner that may be perceived as odd or unconventional.
An' you also know that she's a liar
Returning to the original subject of the song, the singer makes a statement about the unique woman's deceptive nature.
Knowing only her desire ?
She is singularly focused on fulfilling her own wants and needs, disregarding the personal implications or impact on others.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ULRICH ROTH
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