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'.
Welcome To The Real World
Sweet Savage Lyrics
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Contaminated beef, muggers on the street
The Berlin Wall was the first thing to fall
Civil war in Bosnia, bye bye Yugoslavia
All around the world is falling down
Political solutions can't be found
What's going to happen to the communist party
This is the real world yeah
Welcome to the real world
L.A. riots shocked a nation
Oil pollution, bloody revolutions
The Vietnam war was the first one we saw
Government corruption, nuclear destruction
Every day there's another disaster
New leaders and political masters
What's going to happen to you and me
We need to know, we want the truth
This is the real world yeah
This is the real world
Government corruption, nuclear destruction
The Soviets had a meltdown, can't live in that town
Political solutions, bloody revolutions
Welcome, welcome
Welcome to the real world
People may come and people may go
Don't hang around 'cause they don't wanna know
It's not the world that I want
It's not the world that I need
Tell me, tell me, why does it terrify me?
Every day there's another disaster
Banana republics with political masters
What does the future hold for you and me
What wants to know? Who really cares?
This is the real world yeah
Welcome to the real world
The lyrics to Sweet Savage's song "Welcome To The Real World" highlight the harsh realities of the world we live in. The song begins with descriptions of the violence and danger present in society: "Lunatics with automatic guns, contaminated beef, muggers on the street." The line "The Berlin Wall was the first thing to fall" alludes to the fall of communism in Eastern Europe, which created both hope and uncertainty in the world. The chorus, "All around the world is falling down, political solutions can't be found," suggests a world that is on the brink of collapse and in desperate need of answers.
The verse mentioning the L.A. riots and "oil pollution, bloody revolutions" illustrates the ongoing problems in America and around the world. The line "Government corruption, nuclear destruction" highlights the potential consequences of corrupt leaders, and the mention of the Soviet meltdown illustrates the very real danger of nuclear war. The song concludes with the singer expressing fear and uncertainty about the future and what it holds for society as a whole.
"Welcome To The Real World" is a powerful and emotional song that captures the pervasive sense of unease and confusion felt in the 1990s. It embodies the spirit of rebellion and social awareness that was prevalent during that time period.
Line by Line Meaning
Lunatics with automatic guns
People with guns are dangerous and unstable.
Contaminated beef, muggers on the street
There are food safety issues and crime on the streets.
The Berlin Wall was the first thing to fall
The fall of the Berlin Wall symbolized the end of the Cold War.
Civil war in Bosnia, bye bye Yugoslavia
The breakup of Yugoslavia resulted in violence and instability in Bosnia.
All around the world is falling down
There are many problems and crises happening globally.
Political solutions can't be found
Politicians are unable to solve these problems.
What's going to happen to the communist party
The future of communist parties and regimes is uncertain.
Who really cares? Who wants to know
Many people are apathetic towards political issues.
L.A. riots shocked a nation
The riots in Los Angeles were a wake-up call for the US.
Oil pollution, bloody revolutions
Environmental and political problems are happening simultaneously.
The Vietnam war was the first one we saw
The Vietnam War was a turning point in US history and foreign policy.
Government corruption, nuclear destruction
Government corruption and nuclear weapons pose serious threats.
Every day there's another disaster
The problems and crises keep happening.
New leaders and political masters
There are always new leaders and politicians in power.
What's going to happen to you and me
The future is uncertain for everyone.
We need to know, we want the truth
We seek transparency and honesty from leaders.
Government corruption, nuclear destruction
Government corruption and nuclear weapons pose serious threats.
The Soviets had a meltdown, can't live in that town
The meltdown at the Chernobyl nuclear plant had serious consequences.
Political solutions, bloody revolutions
Political problems can escalate into violent revolutions.
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the real world
This is the reality we live in.
People may come and people may go
People are transient and they don't always stay in our lives.
Don't hang around 'cause they don't wanna know
Some people are apathetic and don't care about our problems.
It's not the world that I want, it's not the world that I need
The reality we live in is not always ideal.
Tell me, tell me, why does it terrify me?
The problems and uncertainty of the world can be scary and overwhelming.
Banana republics with political masters
Political leaders in some countries are corrupt and oppressive.
What does the future hold for you and me
The future is uncertain for everyone.
Who wants to know? Who really cares?
Many people are apathetic and don't care about the future.
This is the real world yeah, welcome to the real world
This is the reality we live in.
Contributed by Jordyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.