Their line-up has rotated much over the past couple of decades, with husband and wife Lux Interior and Poison Ivy--the lead singer and lead guitarist, respectively--as the only permanent members.
Lux picked up Ivy when he was driving on the highway. Ivy had raised her hand for an auto stop, Lux stopped his car and ...fate brought them together.
They were part of the early CBGB's punk rock movement that had emerged in New York, although they had formed several years earlier in California. The band is credited as a prominent factor in terms of influence on the gothabilly genre.
Their sound was heavily influenced by early rockabilly and proto-rock'n'roll like Link Wray and Hasil Adkins, 1960s surf music acts such as The Ventures, The Surfaris and Dick Dale, 1960s garage rock artists like The Standells, The Gants, The Trashmen, The Green Fuz and The Sonics, as well as the post-glam/early punk scene from which they emerged. They also were influenced to a degree by The Ramones as well as Screamin' Jay Hawkins, who is often credited for having pioneered their style of theatrical horror-blues.
On February 4, 2009, Lux Interior died of a pre-existing heart condition at the age of 62.
Discography:
Albums & EPs:
Gravest Hits
Songs The Lord Taught Us
Psychedelic Jungle
A Date with Elvis
Stay Sick!
Look Mom No Head!
Blues Fix
Flamejob
Big Beat from Badsville
Fiends of Dope Island
Live albums:
Smell of Female
Rockin n Reelin in Auckland New Zealand
Singles:
"Surfin' Bird" / "The Way I Walk" "Human Fly" / "Domino" "Fever" / "Garbageman" "Garbageman" / "TV Set" "Garbageman" / "Drug Train" "Drug Train" "Goo Goo Muck" "The Crusher" "Faster Pussycat" "I Ain't Nuthin' But a Gorehound" "Can Your Pussy Do the Dog?" "What's Inside a Girl?" "Kizmiaz" "Get Off the Road" "Bikini Girls with Machine Guns" "All Women Are Bad" "Creature from the Black Leather Lagoon" "Eyeball in My Martini" "Let's Get Fucked Up" / "How Come You Do Me?" "Ultra Twist!" "Naked Girl Falling Down the Stairs" "Like a Bad Girl Should" "Big Black Witchcraft Rock"
Compilations
...Off the Bone Bad Music for Bad People How to Make a Monster The Secret Life of the Cramps
Trapped Love
The Cramps Lyrics
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You trapped my heart
He never thought you would
You trapped my heart you know it feels so good
You trapped my love
Oh I adore you so
Please hold me close
And never let me go
But baby baby who wants to
I'm so happy in your arms
Oh I know that you'll always be true
Because I have you trapped with me too
Oh let's go!
I never would be able to escape your charms
But baby baby who wants to
I'm so happy in your arms
Oh I know that you've always be true
Because I've got you trapped with me too
Yeaaaaaaaah
The Cramps's song Trapped Love is an upbeat love song that captures the feelings of being trapped in a love that feels good. The opening lyrics "you trapped my heart, he never thought you would" tells a story of a person who has fallen deeply in love with someone who has captured their heart. The singer seems completely enamoured by their love and doesn't want to escape the joyous feeling that comes with being in someone's arms. The lyrics "please hold me close and never let me go" further show the singer's feeling of contentment and complete happiness with the person they love.
The chorus of the song reinforces the idea that the singer is happy being trapped in their love. The lyrics "I never would be able to escape your charms, but baby baby who wants to? I'm so happy in your arms" tell the story of how the singer is content with being trapped in the love that they have with their partner. They know that their partner is not going to let them go and they never want to leave because they are happy and content. The final lyrics "because I have you trapped with me too" show that the singer and their partner are both equally trapped in their love for each other.
Overall, the song Trapped Love is a catchy and joyful ode to a love that feels good and is worth being trapped in. The lyrics capture the feeling of being completely enamoured by someone and wanting to stay in their arms forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Hummmmmmmmmm
The sound of satisfaction and contentment.
You trapped my heart
You gained control over my emotions and feelings.
He never thought you would
The singer's previous love interest didn't expect them to fall for the current one.
You trapped my heart you know it feels so good
The artist loves feeling under the control of their current relationship.
You trapped my love
Your love has taken over the artist's heart.
Oh I adore you so
The singer has a deep love and admiration for their partner.
Please hold me close
The singer wants to feel physically close to their partner.
And never let me go
The artist wants their love to last forever.
I never would be able to escape your charms
The artist has fallen under the control of their partner's alluring personality and characteristics.
But baby baby who wants to
The artist doesn't want to escape their partner's control and loves being under it.
I'm so happy in your arms
The singer finds joy and happiness in their partner's embrace.
Oh I know that you'll always be true
The artist trusts their partner to always be honest and faithful.
Because I have you trapped with me too
The singer also has control over their partner's heart and emotions.
Oh let's go!
The singer is excited to continue the relationship.
Yeaaaaaaaah
The sound of excitement and satisfaction.
Writer(s): James M. Testa, M. Fana Copyright: Shapiro Bernstein & Co. Inc.
Contributed by Taylor V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.