Frontman John Kay's mother escaped with him at age 4 from Soviet occupied East Germany, an event recounted in the song "Renegade" on the album Steppenwolf Seven. His family resettled in Hannover, West Germany, before moving to Canada in 1958. Kay is partially blind, hence the use of dark glasses
In 1968, Nick St. Nicholas replaced Moreve as bass player.
Steppenwolf had its origins in the Toronto blues band Sparrow, which was formed in 1964 and played coffeehouses in Yorkville. By 1967 they had settled in San Francisco.
Steppenwolf rocketed to fame after their third single, "Born to Be Wild" was used in the movie Easy Rider, as well as "The Pusher". The former song may have coined the term "heavy metal". This was followed by several more hits, including "Magic Carpet Ride" from Steppenwolf the Second, and "Rock Me" from At Your Birthday Party. Many fans consider their double album Steppenwolf Live [an extended single album in the UK] the best of Steppenwolf's releases. Monster and For Ladies Only were the band's most political albums, and are still fondly remembered by fans as two of the best rock & roll snapshots of the attitudes of the late 1960s and early 1970s.
The band broke up in 1971, and Kay pursued a solo career. Steppenwolf reformed in 1974 with the album Slow Flux, and disbanded in 1976. Afterwards, several versions of the band toured North America until Kay reformed the official version of the group in 1980.
John Kay released a solo album in 2001.
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Steppenwolf Lyrics
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Met him yesterday and he's already gone
And though tonight she'll swear it was the last time
A smiling face will come that knows the right line
And then she'll do all the right things with the wrong guy
And when he's gone, next day she'll sit and wonder way.
She doesn't know why she's everybody's next one
All the pity in the world ain't gonna help none
She has to realize that to keep one, her ways have to change some.
She tries too hard and she comes on too strong
Digs herself too much and thinks she can't be wrong
She's too impressed by things that do not matter
To be the Queen of hearts is what she's after
And then she'll do all the right things with the wrong guy
And when he's gone, next day she'll sit and wonder way.
She doesn't know why she's everybody's next one
'Cause she's afraid that the truth is gonna hurt some
All the pity in the world ain't gonna help none
She has to realize that to keep one, her ways have to change some.
The lyrics to Steppenwolf's song "She's all alone" tell the story of a woman who constantly finds herself in unhealthy relationships. She meets men quickly and falls for them just as fast, only to be left alone once again. While she promises herself that each time will be the last, she repeats the cycle over and over again. Despite her efforts, she can't seem to keep a partner for long, and she's left wondering why she's always the next one.
The verse "She tries too hard and she comes on too strong/Digs herself too much and thinks she can't be wrong" suggests that the woman is perhaps overcompensating for something she feels is lacking within herself. She's too impressed by superficial things and longs to be the "queen of hearts," but doesn't realize that her behavior is driving men away. While she may be afraid that facing the truth about herself will hurt her, the song suggests that it's the only way she'll ultimately be able to find love.
Overall, the lyrics to "She's all alone" paint a picture of a woman struggling to find her way in love and relationships. While she's not necessarily a bad person, her behavior is preventing her from finding long-lasting happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
She's all alone, just lost another one
She is single again after one day of meeting a guy
Met him yesterday and he's already gone
She just met him yesterday and he has already left her
And though tonight she'll swear it was the last time
She will convince herself that it was the last time she will make the mistake
A smiling face will come that knows the right line
Someone with smooth talk will come and make her forget her hurt
And then she'll do all the right things with the wrong guy
She will repeat her mistake of falling for the wrong guy
And when he's gone, next day she'll sit and wonder way.
She will regret and wonder why she repeated her mistake again
She doesn't know why she's everybody's next one
She doesn't understand why she is constantly meeting and losing guys
'Cause she's afraid that the truth is gonna hurt some
She fears that the truth about her personality will hurt her chances of finding love
All the pity in the world ain't gonna help none
Pity from others won't change her situation
She has to realize that to keep one, her ways have to change some.
She needs to change her behavior in order to maintain a healthy relationship
She tries too hard and she comes on too strong
She puts in too much effort and tries too hard to impress others
Digs herself too much and thinks she can't be wrong
She is too confident in herself and doesn't recognize her faults
She's too impressed by things that do not matter
She values the wrong things in a person or relationship
To be the Queen of hearts is what she's after
She wants to be adored and loved by every guy she meets
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GABRIEL MEKLER, JOHN KAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sonofprovence
I am 56 and am so glad folks in their 70s are still around and listening to this great music. Cheers to you all.
@cherylrose7398
Hey thanks Dude. My in-laws are in their mid 80’s and still listen to it!
@eberhardmaus8258
Fully agree...I'm 76 years of age...so "don't Bogard" etc.
Good old feelings yeah.
@Pressplay_Media_EU
@@eberhardmaus8258 little feat reference I bet 🤔 I could be mistaken. but Im 36 an still stuck on this. Fun fact: it's better than dubstep
@McSquirts
Baby boomers aint going nowhere for a long time. My dad is 68 and that dude still puts more work in that I do at 23.
@mikeoltedal5383
Thanks
@johnschick5827
I'm so grateful this music was a part of my life growing up as a young man in the 60's & 70's. You youngsters out there missed the gig of a lifetime! Long live the age of Aquarius!
@klhpkns56
👍😉
@vandalking8341
I am 16 years old and Steppenwolf is one of my favorite R'n'R bands and one of my favorite bands in general! Their music always makes me feel good! The 60's really ruled!
@danielgolus4600
Can't argue with that!