Sweet Savage can refer to two bands:

1: Sweet Savage (originally ca… Read Full Bio ↴Sweet Savage can refer to two bands:

1: Sweet Savage (originally called Teaser, is an Irish band that once included guitarist Vivian Campbell. Metallica later covered the Sweet Savage song "Killing Time". Sweet Savage recorded an EP with Vivian Campbell. Campbell left in 1983 to join Dio after Jake E. Lee replaced Randy Rhoads as Ozzy Osbourne's lead guitarist in December 1982. Sweet Savage recorded the albums Killing Time and Rune. Other members included vocalist Rob Cass, vocalist/bassist Raymond Haller, drummer David Bates, and guitarists Trevor Fleming and Ian 'Speedo' Wilson. Guitarist Simon McBride played on the albums Killing Time and Rune. Their latest album, Regeneration, was released in 2011

Sweet Savage toured with Thin Lizzy on their Renegade tour and supported acts such as Ozzy Osbourne, Wishbone Ash and Motörhead. The band have reformed in 2008 and played a number of major European Festivals not to mention a support slot with Metallica on their summer tour. In 2009 Sweet Savage were confirmed as the support along with Doro for Saxon's Batallions Of Steel World Tour II. During the tour it has been revealed that the band will be releasing their new record Warbird on German label SPV in June 2009. The current lineup of Sweet Savage features all original members with the addition of a new drummer:

Ray Haller - Bass
Speedo Wilson - Guitar
Marty McCloskey - Drums

Official website: www.sweetsavage.co.uk

2: Sweet Savage: American Hair / Glam Metal (Heavy Metal) band originally from Houston, Texas. Later relocated to Los Angeles, California. They were one of Hollywood's elite Sunset Strip bands. Managed by the likes of Riki Rachtman and produced by Vinnie Vincent Invasion and Slaughter bassist Dana Strum, Sweet Savage dominated Los Angeles in the mid 1980's with their Hair / Glam Metal anthems and incredible live performances. Their most iconic songs are "On The Rocks", "Break Away" and "Do Ya". Sweet Savage also opened for the band Poison. Featuring Joey C. Jones, whom would later form Joey C. Jones & The Glory Hounds. Their music is streamable here as the 'Archives: 1984-1989'.

The Raid
Sweet Savage Lyrics

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There's a raid going on in the East side of the city
There's a raid going on, the boys ain't showing no pity
Down on the waterfront there's shooting and there's killing
Down on the city streets the blood it is spilling

The boys, they're running, stealing and burning
The innocent are lying, screaming and dying
There's nowhere to run, you can't get away

Another street fight happens every day

There's a raid going on down in the city
There's a raid going on

Darkness all around me, blinding my view
I don't know where I'm going, I'm dazed and confused
I've struggled for a long time to get back on my feet
Every single effort ending in defeat

It's hard but I'm trying, there ain't no way out of here
I'm in a maze full of door ways, only one will take me clear
Which one is the right one, they all seem the same
Which one is the right one to get me out of here

There's a raid going on down in the city
There's a raid going on, the boys ain't showing no pity
There's a raid going on, we're coming on through
There's a raid going on, we got a raid on you

There's a raid going on down in the city
There's a raid going on

Fighting on forever, I guess that's what I choose
Someday I'm gonna make it, I'll never think I'll lose
Don't know me down for trying, I guess that's all I got
There ain't no denying I'm never gonna stop

There's a raid going on down in the cuty
A raid going on, the boys ain't showing no pity
Darkness all around me, blinding my view
I don't know where I'm going, I'm dazed and confused
I've struggled for a long time to get back on my feet
Every single effort ending in defeat

There's a raid going on down in the city
There's a raid going on, the boys ain't showing no pity

There's a raid going on, we're coming on through
There's a raid going on, we got a raid on you, and you, and you, and you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "The Raid" by Sweet Savage depict a violent and chaotic scene in the East side of the city. The boys are ruthless, stealing, burning, and killing, leaving only screams and death in their wake. The image portrayed is one of helplessness and desperation, as the singer is lost and confused, unsure of which path to take in the maze of doorways. However, despite the darkness and hopelessness surrounding them, the singer is determined to keep fighting and never give up.

The song may be interpreted as a commentary on gang violence or political unrest in urban areas. The use of the word "raid" implies a deliberate and organized attack, suggesting that the violence may be driven by something larger than just individual crime. The repeated line "there's a raid going on" further emphasizes the sense of urgency and chaos.

The second verse describes the personal struggle of the singer, who has faced defeat after defeat but refuses to give up. This could be seen as a metaphor for the struggle to navigate the complex and dangerous environment of the city.

Overall, "The Raid" is a powerful and gritty depiction of urban violence, desperation, and perseverance.

Line by Line Meaning

There's a raid going on in the East side of the city
There is a police raid happening on the East side of the city.

There's a raid going on, the boys ain't showing no pity
The police officers conducting the raid are showing no mercy to the criminals involved.

Down on the waterfront there's shooting and there's killing
There is gunfire and murder taking place on the waterfront.

Down on the city streets the blood it is spilling
People are being hurt and killed on the streets.

The boys, they're running, stealing and burning
The criminals are running away, stealing things, and setting them on fire.

The innocent are lying, screaming and dying
The innocent people caught in the crossfire are lying on the ground, screaming in fear and pain, and dying.

There's nowhere to run, you can't get away
There is no safe place for anyone to hide or escape the violence.

Another street fight happens every day
Street fights are a common occurrence in this city.

Darkness all around me, blinding my view
The darkness of the situation is overwhelming and making it hard to see clearly.

I don't know where I'm going, I'm dazed and confused
The situation is confusing and disorienting, and the person doesn't know where they are headed.

I've struggled for a long time to get back on my feet
The person has been trying to improve their situation for a while but has been unsuccessful.

Every single effort ending in defeat
Every attempt to succeed has resulted in failure.

It's hard but I'm trying, there ain't no way out of here
Despite the hardship of the situation, the person is still trying to find a way out.

I'm in a maze full of door ways, only one will take me clear
The person feels lost in a confusing situation with many choices, but only one will lead to safety.

Which one is the right one, they all seem the same
It's difficult to distinguish which choice is the correct one because they all look the same.

Which one is the right one to get me out of here
The person is desperately searching for the correct choice to help them escape.

Fighting on forever, I guess that's what I choose
The person has decided to keep fighting despite the long odds of success.

Someday I'm gonna make it, I'll never think I'll lose
The person is confident that they will eventually succeed and never give up on their goal.

Don't know me down for trying, I guess that's all I got
The person will keep trying and won't let failure beat them down, as that's all they have left.

There's a raid going on down in the cuty
There is a police raid occurring in the city.

A raid going on, the boys ain't showing no pity
The police officers conducting the raid are not showing any mercy towards the criminals involved.

There's a raid going on, we're coming on through
The police officers are conducting the raid and advancing towards their goals.

There's a raid going on, we got a raid on you
The police are targeting specific individuals involved in crime and have a plan in place to capture them.

There's a raid going on down in the city
There is an ongoing police raid happening in the city.

There's a raid going on, the boys ain't showing no pity
The police officers involved in the raid are unsympathetic to the criminals they are targeting.

There's a raid going on, we're coming on through
The police officers are advancing and making progress in their mission.

There's a raid going on, we got a raid on you, and you, and you, and you
The police have specific individuals targeted for the raid and are letting them know.

Contributed by Annabelle F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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