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.
Love 'em Or Leave 'em
Scorpions Lyrics
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Like a shooting star that lost its way
Looking back with no regrets
Living tor what hasn't happened yet
Love 'em or leave 'em
No rhyme or reason
Break out to make out
Love 'em or leave 'em
Put out or get out
Simple survival
No more denial
Love 'em or leave 'em
Roller coaster flies oft the track
Hits you in the face, stabs you in the back
They Jake your right, leave nothing left
Steal you blind, your mind and leave you deaf
Love 'em or leave 'em
No rhyme or reason
State of the nation
Pure intoxication
Feel the vibration
The anticipation
Simple survival
No more denial
Don't want to waste no time
I'm never losing track
I've seen til all and so much more
But I ain't seen nothing yet
Love 'em or leave 'em
No rhyme or reason
State of the nation
Pure intoxication
Feel the vibration
The anticipation
Simple survival
No more denial
Love 'em or leave 'em
The lyrics of Scorpions' song Love 'em or Leave 'em talk about the unpredictability of life and love, and the importance of seizing the moment. The first verse draws comparisons between life and a shooting star that has lost its way, yet lives with no regrets and remains hopeful for what is yet to come. The chorus repeats the phrase "love 'em or leave 'em," highlighting the theme of taking chances and living life to the fullest. It urges listeners to break out of their comfort zones, make bold moves, and not be afraid of change or uncertainty. The second verse uses the metaphor of a roller coaster to describe the ups and downs of relationships, where one can be hit or stabbed unexpectedly and left feeling robbed and deceived. However, the chorus still resounds with the same message - to keep moving forward and making the most of every opportunity.
Line by Line Meaning
Blowing 'cross the universe
Moving around aimlessly, like a lost object wandering through space.
Like a shooting star that lost its way
Similar to a comet moving through space, but not following any set path.
Looking back with no regrets
Reflecting on experiences without any negative feelings or remorse.
Living tor what hasn't happened yet
Looking forward to the future and what it may hold.
Love 'em or leave 'em
Either accept someone as they are or move on.
No rhyme or reason
Without any logical explanation or justification.
Break out to make out
Escape from a situation to engage in romantic activities.
No change in the season
Regardless of the time of year, the same decisions must be made about love and relationships.
Put out or get out
Either be willing to engage sexually or leave the relationship.
Simple survival
Just trying to survive in a difficult or uncertain environment.
No more denial
Accepting the reality of situations instead of denying them.
Roller coaster flies off the track
Life can be unpredictable and change rapidly.
Hits you in the face, stabs you in the back
Life can be painful and hurtful.
They Jake your right, leave nothing left
People can take advantage of you and leave you with nothing.
Steal you blind, your mind and leave you deaf
People can manipulate you mentally and emotionally until you feel lost and unable to communicate.
State of the nation
The current state of society and the world.
Pure intoxication
Being completely consumed by something or someone to the point of feeling dizzy or intoxicated.
Feel the vibration
Sensing something without necessarily seeing or hearing it.
The anticipation
Looking forward to something exciting or thrilling.
Don't want to waste no time
Don't want to waste any time on things that aren't important or fulfilling.
I'm never losing track
Always staying focused and not getting sidetracked.
I've seen it all and so much more
Having experienced a lot and feeling like there is still much more to discover.
But I ain't seen nothing yet
Excited for what is to come and feeling like the best is yet to come.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JAMES RAY KOTTAK, KLAUS MEINE, RUDOLF SCHENKER
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Gustavo Gomes dos Santos
Excelente banda ótimo álbum perfeito saudades desse tempo que não volta mais
Robert Halper
super kick ass song with incredible bass and energy..in my top 5 best Scorpion songs !
Владимир Сопотов
Согласен
Italita
Amooo 💟
samboy1288
Tight rhythm section, tight vocal delivery, tight riffage... that's the Scorpions. They are very much able to get off on feel and nothing more.
marcus vinicius
2004 tava na 6 serie e essas musicas do unbreakable do scorpions tocava na minha mente quando estava na classe
Görkem Doruk Uyar
How is this song so underrated?
Sara De Paoli
Great song!!!! <3
MeloLand
Wonderful song....
soekarno talib
It still sting. A living Legend.