Tesla's music fit well with the blasting sounds of their 80s hair metal and glam rock contemporaries. Yet it was more bluesy and lyrics dealt with other themes than just the usual, girls, alcohol and violence. But what set them even more apart from their contemporaries was their t-shirt and jeans image, a 'street' look reminiscent of the Ramones (and other 70s punk groups) that was in strong contrast of the leather, spandex, and flashy-make type look of the time.
The band's early lifespan as City Kidd brought them considerable frustration, with them failing to break into the musical mainstream while also competing with another band with the same name. Their mutation into Tesla provided a clear shot at success. 'Mechanical Resonance', their debut that the boys released in 1986, became a commercial smash while also receiving significant critical praise. That album was certified platinum by the RIAA on October 5, 1989.
In total, the group has released six studio albums with original music, the latest of them being 2008's 'Forever More'. They have also created a a double-disc covers album, titled 'Real To Reel', as well as a number of compilations and live albums. Their sound has focused on a particularly melodic and accessible kind of hard rock with strong shades of classic heavy metal as well.
Tesla's popular 1990 remake of Signs, originally recorded by the Five Man Electrical Band (who also inspired the album which the remake came from, Five Man Acoustical Jam), is probably the most mainstream of Tesla's hits. However, many fans remember fondly Tesla's other hits such as Gettin' Better, Modern Day Cowboy, Little Suzi, Edison's Medicine and Love Song.
The band derived their name, certain album and song names (e.g. The Great Radio Controversy, Mechanical Resonance, etc), and some song content from events relating to Nikola Tesla, a Serbian-American inventor and electrical engineer born in the 19th century in Smiljan, Austria-Hungary, modern day Croatia.
Mighty Mouse
Tesla Lyrics
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Always searching for a way, to d the things that can't be done
What may seem a waste of time, despite all good intentions
But, who's to say what's wrong or right, is there any chance at all
Mighty Mouse, come down and save the day
Underdog is on his way
Superman, you've got to kick that Kryptonite
Flashing signals thru the sky, and to both sides of the moon
Still I wait, but no reply, to indicate you're coming soon
You may think I waste my time, to rely on fiction
But I can't wait to blow their minds, when you come and save us all
Come an save us all
Mighty Mouse, come down and save the day
Underdog is on his way
Superman, you've got to kick that Kryptonite
Lord knows, we need some help tonight
We've lost control, break down the wall
Come save us all, save us from our self
Save us from our self, save us from our self
Save us from our self, before we lose it all
Mighty Mouse, come down and save the day
Underdog is on his way
Superman, you've got to kick that Kryptonite
Lord knows, we need some help tonight
Mighty Mouse, Underdog, Superman
You've got to kick that Kryptonite
The lyrics of Tesla's song "Mighty Mouse" are about hope and the desire for someone to come and save the day. The singer of the song is a person who is always searching for a way to do the things that can't be done, but they may seem like a waste of time to others despite the good intentions. The lyrics ask, "who's to say what's wrong or right, is there any chance at all?". It's about the uncertainty of life and how sometimes, we hope for a hero to come and save us from ourselves.
The chorus of the song features references to fictional heroes such as Mighty Mouse, Underdog, and Superman. The singer calls for their help to save the day and kick that Kryptonite, which represents the obstacles or challenges that we face in life. Despite knowing it might be fiction, the singer can't help but wait for them to come and save the day.
The second verse of the song talks about how the singer is still waiting for these heroes to arrive, even though they may think it's a waste of time to rely on fiction. However, they can't wait to blow everyone's minds when Mighty Mouse and co finally arrive and rescue us all from ourselves.
Overall, the song is a hopeful message about how even though we may face challenges, there's still a chance for a hero to come and save the day.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm just living for the day, chances are will never come
I am living in the present because I understand the future is unpredictable.
Always searching for a way, to do the things that can't be done
I am constantly seeking opportunities to accomplish the impossible.
What may seem a waste of time, despite all good intentions
Even with good intentions, others may perceive my efforts as futile.
But, who's to say what's wrong or right, is there any chance at all
It's difficult to determine what is right or wrong, and there's no guarantee of success.
Mighty Mouse, come down and save the day
I am calling upon a hero to rescue us from our troubles.
Underdog is on his way
Even if the odds are against us, we still have hope for a positive outcome.
Superman, you've got to kick that Kryptonite
We must overcome our weaknesses in order to succeed.
Lord knows, we need some help tonight
We are in dire need of assistance right now.
Flashing signals thru the sky, and to both sides of the moon
I am making an effort to get attention and communicate with a hero across a vast distance.
Still I wait, but no reply, to indicate you're coming soon
Despite my efforts, there is no immediate indication of help arriving soon.
You may think I waste my time, to rely on fiction
Others may think I am foolish for putting faith in fictional heroes to save us.
But I can't wait to blow their minds, when you come and save us all
I am confident that the arrival of a hero will prove my faith to be justified and surprise the naysayers.
We've lost control, break down the wall
Our situation has become chaotic, and we must find a way to regain control.
Come save us all, save us from our self
We need a heroic figure to rescue us from our own mistakes and shortcomings.
Save us from our self, save us from our self
We must be saved from our own negative tendencies and actions.
Save us from our self, before we lose it all
We must be saved from ourselves before our situation deteriorates beyond repair.
Mighty Mouse, Underdog, Superman
These are all heroes that we look up to and hope will come to our rescue.
You've got to kick that Kryptonite
We must overcome our weaknesses in order to succeed.
Lyrics © Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
Written by: FRANK HANNON, JEFFREY KEITH, ROGER SOMMERS
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Christopher N. Savage
on Getting' Better
A shame that you can't see the original video, but this tune has the passion and power to lift you up and brighten your day!!!!!