1) Sleaze Rock Band: Bursting onto the scene in the late 80s, Vain made wav… Read Full Bio ↴1) Sleaze Rock Band: Bursting onto the scene in the late 80s, Vain made waves and appeared on the covers of some of rock and metal's most respected magazines before they even signed a record deal. While toting similar edgy apparel to current glam metal contemporaries, Vain's MO in the Bay Area scene was having actual substance to their music rather than churning out the same three recycled chords like so many rip off bands were making money doing.

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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Laws Against Love
Vain Lyrics

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All it took was just one look and
I was sold I was sold
Your skin it's up against mine now
About to explode about to explode

Now it was more than just another night
And will we feel the love in the morning light
Excuse me if I'm trembling now but

With you it's really love

But how can they say it's wrong
When we know it feels so strong

They've got these laws against love between you and me
I've got to break the chains of love between you and me

Now in a spiral of emotion
I don't know I don't know
My heart it's beating oh so fast
It's about to explode about to explode

Now will the numbers always kill a love
I've got to hide the fears I'm thinking of
Excuse me if I'm shaking now but
With you it's really love
But how can they say it's wrong
When we know it feels so strong

They've got these laws against love between you and me
I've got to break the chains of love between you and me
They've got these laws against love between you and me
I've got to break the chains of love between you and me

They've got laws...

They've got these laws against love between you and me
I've got to break the chains of love between you and me

And will they punish me for loving you with
Their laws against love

I never knew I'd be the one to fall in love
They've got laws

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Vain's song 'Laws Against Love' depict the story of an intense romantic connection that is challenged by societal norms and restrictions. The singer describes how just one look from the lover was enough to convince them that they were in love. They describe the moment of physical connection as though their whole body is about to explode with emotion. The singer acknowledges that this is no ordinary fling, and wonders if they will feel the love in the morning light. They also express their fears and anxieties about their forbidden attraction and how they might have to hide their feelings.

The singer then addresses the laws that restrict love and how they feel the need to break the chains of love between them. They question the logic of these laws that prevent them from being together, despite the strong emotions they share. The lyrics suggest that this love is worth fighting for, even if that means going against social norms and breaking the law. The final lines of the song express the singer's fear of punishment for loving their partner but also their willingness to take the risk and fall in love.

Line by Line Meaning

All it took was just one look and I was sold I was sold Your skin it's up against mine now About to explode about to explode
From the moment we laid eyes on each other, I knew I was hooked. Your touch sends shivers down my spine and I can feel the passion building up inside of me.

Now it was more than just another night And will we feel the love in the morning light Excuse me if I'm trembling now but With you it's really love
This isn't just some casual fling, there's something special between us. I'm nervous because I can feel myself falling in love with you.

But how can they say it's wrong When we know it feels so strong They've got these laws against love between you and me I've got to break the chains of love between you and me
We both know how we feel about each other, but society deems our love to be wrong. I'm willing to fight against these laws that are standing in the way of our happiness.

Now in a spiral of emotion I don't know I don't know My heart it's beating oh so fast It's about to explode about to explode
I'm overwhelmed with my feelings for you, I don't know what to do. My heart is pounding with anticipation and I can't wait to take things to the next level with you.

Now will the numbers always kill a love I've got to hide the fears I'm thinking of Excuse me if I'm shaking now but With you it's really love
Despite what the statistics and society say, our love is real and deserves to be expressed. I'm scared of the consequences, but I'm willing to take that risk for you.

They've got laws... They've got these laws against love between you and me I've got to break the chains of love between you and me
The world is against us, but I'll do whatever it takes to be with you.

And will they punish me for loving you with Their laws against love I never knew I'd be the one to fall in love They've got laws
I'm terrified of what might happen if we're caught, but I can't help the way I feel about you. These laws are unfair and unjust, but I'm willing to take that risk for you.

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