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.
Heavy Metal Tears
The Pursuit Of Happiness Lyrics
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Their tender hearts heal easily while ours are slowly dying
For them when romance fails it's something they can learn from
But when I hear your broken voice I realize how little I know
Heavy metal tears only last for one night
But for myself I believe there's no end in sight
"I want to be your everything" is something only the young can relate to
I always wanted to believe in love at first sight
But I grew up and realized it's all in my mind
Heavy metal tears only last for one night
But for myself I believe there's no end in sight
Heavy metal tears are what the kids are crying
Their broken hearts heal easily while ours are slowly dying
The Pursuit of Happiness's song "Heavy Metal Tears" is a melancholic and reflective piece that delves into the disparity between the innocence of young love and the realities of an adult life with heartache and disappointment. The lyrics allude to the idea that heavy metal tears are what the kids are crying, their tender hearts heal quickly compared to the older generation who find that their hearts are slowly dying. This suggests that young people may have the ability to move on from heartache and learn from their experiences, whereas adults may struggle to do so.
Furthermore, the lyrics suggest that the young may have a better understanding of what it means to be in love completely and wholeheartedly, as they still have the naivety to believe in things like love at first sight. Meanwhile, the older generation may not be able to relate to this level of passion and commitment, and instead find themselves boasting about where their love could take someone. The repetition of the line "Heavy metal tears only last for one night, but for myself, I believe there's no end in sight" highlights the sadness and loneliness of the singer, who seems unable to move on from their heartache despite the brevity of a heartbreak.
Overall, "Heavy Metal Tears" is a poignant reflection on the differences between the youth and adult experiences of love and loss. It speaks to the idea that as we age, our hearts may harden, making it harder to bounce back from disappointment and appreciate the full extent of our emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Heavy metal tears are what the kids are crying
The youngsters are crying tears caused by heartbreak and disappointment.
Their tender hearts heal easily while ours are slowly dying
Their young and supple hearts recover quickly, while ours grow weaker and more damaged.
For them when romance fails it's something they can learn from
When they experience love's failures, they can gain knowledge from it and better themselves.
But when I hear your broken voice I realize how little I know
When I heard your pained voice, I understood how little I actually comprehend about love and life.
Heavy metal tears only last for one night
The sadness and sorrow caused by love only last for a brief duration of time.
But for myself I believe there's no end in sight
But I feel that my pain and sorrow will last indefinitely.
"I want to be your everything" is something only the young can relate to
The idea of being someone's everything is something that only the younger generation can fully understand.
I used to brag, I used to boast about where my love could take you
In the past, I used to be very proud and vocal about the lengths my love could take you.
I always wanted to believe in love at first sight
I used to have faith in immediate love connections, meeting someone and being instantly in love.
But I grew up and realized it's all in my mind
However, as I matured, I understood that love at first sight is nothing but a figment of imagination.
Heavy metal tears only last for one night
The pains caused by love don't last forever.
But for myself I believe there's no end in sight
But I fear that my feelings of heartbreak and loss will never end.
Heavy metal tears are what the kids are crying
The teenage crowd sheds copious tears of sadness and regret.
Their broken hearts heal easily while ours are slowly dying
Their wounded hearts mend faster, yet ours cast a lasting shadow on our inner selves.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MOE BERG
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Innsmouth
Beautiful band & song.
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