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'.
Warhead
Sweet Savage Lyrics
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Fight
Fight
Fighting the World every single day
Fighting the World for the right to play
Heavy Metal in my brain
I'm fighting for Metal cause it's here to stay
I been fighting the World
Fighting, fighting, fighting the World
I been figthing
Fight for a living-Fighting the World
Fight for a living-Fighting the World
Fight for a living-Fighting the World
Fight
Now people keep asking if we're going to change
I look'em in the eye
Tell'em no way
Strips on a tiger don't wash away
Manowar's made of steel not clay
Fighting, fighting, fighting the World
I been figthing the World
Fighting, fighting, fighting the World
I been figthing
Fight for a living-Fighting the World
Fight for a living-Fighting the World
Fight for a living-Fighting the World
Fight Yeah!
See my brother standing by my side
Only got one thing in our mind
Radio playing this nation wide
Turn it up louder'til we all get fried
Fighting, fighting, fighting the World
I been figthing the World
Fighting, fighting, fighting the World
I been figthing
Fight-Fighting the World
Fight-Fighting the World
Fight-Fighting the World
Fight-Fighting the World
Fight for a living-Fighting the World
The lyrics of Sweet Savage's song Warhead exude a passionate and unyielding attitude towards the heavy metal music genre. The song establishes the idea of fighting the world each day for the right to play and the heavy metal ideology that is ingrained in the singer's mind. The lyrics instill the idea that fighting for metal is necessary because it is here to stay.
The singer repeats the phrase, "fighting the world," to emphasize that the struggle is real and ever-present but worth it for the love of metal. The lyrics also address the skeptics who ask if the band will change and confidently assert that they will not. They compare themselves to Manowar who is "made of steel not clay" to amplify the message of resilience.
The song showcases the brotherhood that exists among metalheads and how the genre unites people from all over the world. The lyrics about standing next to one's brother and the radio playing nationwide alludes to the impact of metal music transcending geographical boundaries.
Overall, the song Warhead encapsulates the passion and perseverance required to fight for heavy metal music and the sense of community that this genre creates.
Line by Line Meaning
Fight
The singer is emphasizing the importance of fighting.
Fight
The singer repeats the word 'fight' for emphasis.
Fight
The singer again repeats the word 'fight' to further emphasize its importance.
Fighting the World every single day
The singer is fighting against the world each day.
Fighting the World for the right to play
The singer is fighting for the right to play their music.
Heavy Metal in my brain
The singer loves heavy metal music.
I'm fighting for Metal cause it's here to stay
The singer is fighting for heavy metal music because they believe it's not just a fad but is here to stay.
I been fighting the World
The singer has been fighting against the world for some time.
Fight for a living-Fighting the World
The singer is fighting for a living by continuing to play and perform music despite the obstacles they face.
Now people keep asking if we're going to change
People are asking whether the band will change their music style or message.
I look'em in the eye
The singer confronts those asking whether they will change.
Tell'em no way
The singer is resolute in their decision not to change.
Strips on a tiger don't wash away
The band's image (strips on a tiger) is a permanent part of who they are and cannot be washed away.
Manowar's made of steel not clay
The band is strong like steel and not easily breakable like clay.
See my brother standing by my side
The singer's bandmate is always by their side.
Only got one thing in our mind
The singer and their bandmate are solely focused on their music.
Radio playing this nation wide
Their music can be heard all over the country via the radio.
Turn it up louder'til we all get fried
The singer wants their fans to turn up the volume on their music until they're all 'fried' (hearing impaired).
Contributed by Xavier R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.