Vain formed in San Francisco by Davy Vain (vocals), Danny West and Dylana Nova Scott (guitars), Ashley Mitchell (bass) and Tommy Rickard (drums). The band began to create a buzz in California, as they released a couple demos in hopes for a major label deal. Davy Vain would also moonlight as a producer for such up and coming Bay Area thrashers as Death Angel. Even though they were losing money, the band refused to locate to Los Angeles, and finally got a deal with Island records. The debut album was an absolute sleaze masterpiece, and the band had minor success in the U.K. where they had a successful tour with Skid Row.
The follow-up album never got a chance, as Island shelved the album after a few cassette promos were released in a management/ownership change, and the band was promptly dropped, killing any momentum they had. In late 1991 both West (who joined the band Shine) and Rickard (who would later form Loaded) left the band. Guitarist Shawn Rorie and ex-Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler were recruited and the band changed their name to Roadcrew. This band quickly fell apart after releasing a demo as Adler's drug problem scared away the record companies, and the band went their separate ways.
In 1993 Vain was resurrected with West back on guitar, and new drummer Danny Fury. Move On It was only released in Japan and included some of the Roadcrew songs. Band members would come and go following this release, including drummer Louie Senor. For a short time the band name was changed to Dragonfly. West released a Japanese only solo album, and Davy Vain's solo attempt appeared in 2000 (including Scott, Mitchell and Senor). In 2005 the majority of the classic line-up (with Senor on drums) reformed for another album that once again got rave reviews but went largely unnoticed. Vain was another great band that was killed due to lack of label support.
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Icy
Vain Lyrics
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Bars are cold but she's a hard girl
Don't you know don't you know that
Don't you know don't you know that
Icy went so far away
Red light blue light but she's a hard girl
Don't you know don't you know that
Don't you know don't you know that
Icy
She's goin' to heaven
Icy
'Cause she's been through hell
Icy
Will they find you
Is it true what the people say
Icy's gone she ain't comin' back
She lives alone behind a wall of black
Icy's gone she ain't comin' back
Jumped through and ran off the tracks
Well somehow Icy went astray
Bars are cold but she's a hard girl
Don't you know don't you know that
Don't you know don't you know that
Icy
She's goin' to heaven
Icy
'Cause she's been through hell
Icy
Will they find you
Is it true what the people say
Icy's gone she ain't comin' back
She lives alone behind a wall of black
Icy's gone she ain't comin' back
Jumped through and ran off the tracks (2x)
Don't you know don't you know that
Don't you know don't you know that
Don't you know don't you know that
Don't you know that I'll find you Icy
Icy's gone she ain't comin' back
She lives alone behind a wall of black
Icy's gone she ain't comin' back
Jumped through and ran off the tracks (Now is it true)
Icy's gone she ain't comin' back
She lives alone behind a wall of black (What the people say)
Icy's gone she ain't comin' back
Jumped through and ran off the tracks
(Now don't you know don't you know don't you know don't you know that Icy)
Icy's gone she ain't comin' back
She lives alone behind a wall of black (Oh yeah)
Icy's gone she ain't comin' back (Oh oh oh yeah)
Jumped through and ran off the tracks (Off the tracks)
In Vain's song "Icy," the lyrics depict a character named Icy who has gone astray and is now living alone behind a wall of black. The lyrics suggest that Icy may have been through a difficult time in her life, as she's "been through hell" and "jumped through and ran off the tracks." Despite Icy's challenging past, the song suggests that she may find redemption and go to heaven.
Throughout the song, Vain uses contrasting imagery to depict the complexity of Icy's character. For example, the bars are cold, but Icy is a hard girl. Additionally, she's gone, but the singer vows to find her. These contrasts suggest that Icy is a multi-faceted and complicated character who has experienced a range of emotions and experiences in her life.
Overall, "Icy" is a powerful song that delves into the complexities of life and the human experience. It's a song that encourages listeners to recognize the value of redemption and the importance of perseverance in times of struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
Well somehow Icy went astray
Icy, the subject of this song, went astray in some way, which led to her current state.
Bars are cold but she's a hard girl
Icy has a tough exterior, despite being in a difficult situation (symbolized by the 'bars' and the 'cold').
Don't you know don't you know that
This line is repeated throughout the song, seemingly as a plea for someone to understand Icy's situation.
Icy went so far away
Icy has gone far away from her previous life, which suggests a traumatic event or series of events.
Red light blue light but she's a hard girl
Again referencing Icy's tough exterior, even in the face of the 'red light' of danger or the 'blue light' of sadness.
Icy
The repetition of Icy's name seems to give her a sense of power, even in her absence.
She's goin' to heaven
Perhaps a euphemism for death or Icy finding peace.
Cause she's been through hell
Icy has been through intense pain and struggle, further emphasizing her tough nature.
Will they find you
A question posed about Icy's fate, suggesting uncertainty or fear surrounding what has happened to her.
Is it true what the people say
Icy's absence has led to speculation and rumors from others, which may or may not be true.
She lives alone behind a wall of black
Icy is isolated and shut off from the world, surrounded by darkness (symbolized by the 'wall of black').
Jumped through and ran off the tracks
Icy has gone off course, potentially due to her tough exterior masking her inner pain or trauma.
Don't you know that I'll find you Icy
The repetition of 'don't you know' takes on a more determined tone here, suggesting that the singer is determined to find and help Icy.
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Written by: RADRIC DAVIS, XAVIER DOTSON, JAY JENKINS, BOO THOMAS
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Lyrics Here:
Somehow Icy went astray
Bars are cold but she's a hard girl
Don't you know don't you know that
Don't you know don't you know that
Icy went so far away
A red light blue light
She's a hard girl
Don't you know don't you know that
Don't you know don't you know that
Icy she's going to heaven
Icy she's been through hell
Icy will they find you
Is it true what the people say
Icy's gone she ain't coming back
She lives alone behind the wall of black
Icy's gone she ain't coming back
A tough girl who ran off the track
Icy
Somehow Icy went astray
Bars are cold but she's a hard girl
Don't you know don't you know that
Don't you know don't you know that
Icy she's going to heaven
Icy she's bee through hell
Icy now I believe you
Is it true what the people say
(chorus)
Icy's gone she ain't coming back
She lives alone behind the wall of black
Icy's gone she ain't coming back
A tough girl who ran off the track
Icy's gone she ain't coming back
She lives alone behind the wall of black
Icy's gone she ain't coming back
A tough girl who ran off the track
Don't you know don't you know that
Don't you know don't you know that
Don't you know don't you know that
Don't you know that I'll find you Icy
(chorus)
@lordlynx3567
Vain and Roxx Gang two of the BEST & most Underrated Sleaze Glam Bands in the USA.
@ericdauphinais8380
bang tango !! spread eagle!!! cats in the boots !! these 3 are great too
@craigdavis5700
@@ericdauphinais8380 SWITCHBLADE SERENADE IS INSANELY GOOD
@damianb2374
underrated by who?
@iancouch9688
I was 19 when this album came out..I think it's one off the greatest hair albums ever from a band that was not a big name like motley crue or ratt..it's a class act..icy is one of the best songs..I'm 53 now and it still rocks hard..metal will never die ..from New Zealand banger
@ms.felonystrutter2472
Bought this the week it came out and have been a loyal fan ever since...fuck GnR..THIS is the shit.
@LithicalIcycle
One of my great friends and subscribers sent me over to hear this song. I love it. I am a huge 80s fan. I wish I knew more about Davy Vain back then. Fan and subscriber Icy!
@metalheadneji
This is 80's music at it's best I love this album it's so influential.
@blakk2000
guess what ive been listening to vain for 18 years they are really good
@thewheel246
vain influenced all the bands after them..they were the kings of glam..