Their debut single, I'm an Adult Now, quickly became a hit across Canada in 1986, sparked by a low-budget video which made it onto the Canadian music video channel MuchMusic. However, the band did not immediately sign to a record label, and released another independent single, Killed by Love, in 1988. The Amabile twins left the band that year, and were replaced by Kris Abbott and Leslie Stanwyck.
Also in 1988, they signed to Chrysalis Records. Their debut album, Love Junk, was produced by Todd Rundgren and released that year. "I'm an Adult Now" was re-recorded and released as a single again, making it to the charts a second time. The album sold over 100,000 copies in Canada, and was certified platinum, and is considered one of the classics of Canadian rock.
Stanwyck and Sinclair left, going on to form Universal Honey, after completing the band's follow-up with Rundgren, 1990's One-Sided Story.
Starting with the tour for the album, Brad Barker and Susan Murumets joined the lineup. Rachel Oldfield replaced Murumets in 1992. The band then went through difficulties with their record label, but signed to Mercury Records for 1993's The Downward Road.
Label troubles continued, and the band recorded their next two albums for the now-defunct Canadian label Iron Music. Oldfield left the band in 1995, and was replaced by Jennifer Foster, who in turn left the following year and was replaced by Renee Suchy.
Although the group never officially disbanded, after 1996 they did not record as a unit until 2005, when they recorded two new tracks for a greatest hits compilation.
Cigarette Dangles"
The Pursuit Of Happiness Lyrics
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Kidnap me throw me in the back of your car
Take me to your room where the flowers hang like bats
Poison me with liquor then break out the party hats
Kiss me till you hurt me, then again until I'm numb
Burn holes in my neck with the venom of your tongue
Remind me again how lucky I am right now
Cigarette dangles
(I want to ride the big wave)
Cigarette dangles
(Open up the bomb bay)
I want to ride that wave
Your cigarette dangles, my flesh is weak
Pedal to the metal darlin', 'cause I'm about to peak
Now sit up straight, hook your legs through the rocking chair
I want to find a new way to show you how I care
Cigarette dangles
[Chorus]
Move your hair off your face so I can find your lips
Want to taste pepper on your mouth and on your fingertips
I hear the cats scratching at the door
You say, "I'll feed them later,
Get back on the floor"
Your cigarette dangles
[Chorus]
The Pursuit Of Happiness's song "Cigarette Dangles" uses bold and provocative language to express a passionate and intimate desire for a lover’s affection. The song is about the singer's surrender to the intense feelings stirred up by their lover. Throughout the song, they use metaphorical language to describe their lover's impact on them. One such example is the line, "Cigarette dangles - makes me hard," which paints a vivid picture of the intensity of their desire. This theme is repeated throughout the song, revealing a vulnerability beneath the bold and seductive exterior.
The singer's desire to be dominated and kidnapped by their lover is a prominent theme within the song. There is an element of danger in the way the singer describes their desire for physical pain to mirror their emotional longing. This is seen in lines such as, "Kiss me till you hurt me, then again until I'm numb," and "Burn holes in my neck with the venom of your tongue." These lyrics evoke a sense of surrender to their lover's desires.
The song is a provocative exploration of the complexity of desire and intimacy. It uses strong imagery and emotive language to evoke the deeply felt emotions of the singer. Overall, the lyrics speak to the intense desire for surrender and the longing for a sense of release.
Line by Line Meaning
Cigarette dangles
I am getting aroused
Kidnap me throw me in the back of your car
Take me somewhere we can be alone
Take me to your room where the flowers hang like bats
Bring me to your dark and mysterious hideaway
Poison me with liquor then break out the party hats
Let's drink and celebrate until we can't anymore
Kiss me till you hurt me, then again until I'm numb
Kiss me so passionately that it hurts
Burn holes in my neck with the venom of your tongue
Give me intense pleasure with your kissing
Remind me again how lucky I am right now
Let's appreciate and be grateful for this moment together
Laugh at my body but then turn off the light and put out
Let's have fun and be playful, but also be intimate and loving
Cigarette dangles
I am still aroused
I want to ride that wave
I want to experience the ecstasy of this moment
Your cigarette dangles, my flesh is weak
Your smoking is making me weak with desire
Pedal to the metal darlin', 'cause I'm about to peak
Let's go all out because I am about to climax
Now sit up straight, hook your legs through the rocking chair
Let's get comfortable and be close to each other
I want to find a new way to show you how I care
Let's explore new ways of expressing our love and affection
Move your hair off your face so I can find your lips
Let me see and kiss your beautiful face
Want to taste pepper on your mouth and on your fingertips
I want to experience every part of you
I hear the cats scratching at the door
There might be distractions, but let's focus on each other
You say, "I'll feed them later, Get back on the floor"
Let's continue our intimate moment and worry about other things later
Your cigarette dangles
I am still feeling aroused
[Chorus]
Refrain that repeats sentiments from earlier in the song
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MOE BERG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Anubisxian
"The angle of the dangle is inversely proportional to the heat of the beat!" - Beavis
@doom5895
Words to live by
@razor198042
Ha, just watched that one
@FingerBreakerWu
*meat
@Win7ermu7e
@Mekon Headed Freak correct.
@StevenEveral
WHOA! That was pretty cool!
@donanger1968
The harmonies are stellar. Those women smoke!
@victorhell1907
Kris Abbott though...
@jeffreybarkin3177
Yeah...
THEY do REALLY "SMOKE"!
As they didn't have VAPING yet ...
Remember!
😂
@Erich1
Agreed